But this story is not merely about one man and his child; rather it’s about one man and his children. During her search for Jeffery, JoEllen discovered something unexpected; around a dozen half-siblings. The uncanny similarities of the donor children are juxtaposed with their individual reactions to Jeffery and the thoughts about their conception.

Donor Unknown tries to facilitate empathy and understanding of sperm donation rather than approach it with the pragmatic, sterile perspective of an outsider. Disappointingly, this means that the film only brushes upon the deeper social and ethical concerns surrounding third party reproduction but will make you curious to know more. As people move further away from traditional ideas of family and conception these are the stories that will define generations to come. (Words: Beth Downey)

Now Showing. For more information visit: www.donorunknown.com

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