

SPERMWORLD

Three men enter the new wild west of baby making, online forums where sperm donors connect with hopeful parents, but find themselves exchanging more than just genetic material.
Three men enter the new wild west of baby making, online forums where sperm donors connect with hopeful parents, but find themselves exchanging more than just genetic material.
Extremely well assembled, feels more like watching the latest A24 than a documentary. We're so used to documentaries breaking the fourth wall but that never happens here, it's edited like a regular narrative film. There's also no narration or handholding, it very much lets the viewer draw their own conclusions. They cast some really interesting individuals so I experienced a wide range of emotions watching this. Besides being very thought provoking it's cynical, humorous, sad and shocking. The different storylines complement each other well and paint a picture of its subject that feels complete and honest. Nevertheless, there are a few moments where the approach holds it back, such as a couple of scenes that are obviously scripted, which to me take away from the naturalistic approach. Nitpicks aside, this is a pretty amazing documentary. Highly recommended.
8.5/10
Extremely well assembled, feels more like watching the latest A24 than a documentary. We're so used to documentaries breaking the fourth wall but that never happens here, it's edited like a regular narrative film. There's also no narration or handholding, it very much lets the viewer draw their own conclusions. They cast some really interesting individuals so I experienced a wide range of emotions watching this. Besides being very thought provoking it's cynical, humorous, sad and shocking. The different storylines complement each other well and paint a picture of its subject that feels complete and honest. Nevertheless, there are a few moments where the approach holds it back, such as a couple of scenes that are obviously scripted, which to me take away from the naturalistic approach. Nitpicks aside, this is a pretty amazing documentary. Highly recommended.
8.5/10