Spermworld Explained

Spermworld is an American documentary film directed by Lance Oppenheim that premiered on Hulu and FX in the United States on March 29, 2024.^[1] Spermworld follows the stories of three sperm donors and their recipients. Inspired by Nellie Bowles' article "The Sperm Kings Have a Problem: Too Much Demand" for the New York Times, the documentary ventures into "spermworld", the unregulated online marketplaces where sperm donors connect with hopeful parents.^{[2] [3]}

Cast

Featured personnel in the documentary are credited as themselves (in order of appearance)

• Tyree Kelly
• Atasha Peña Clay
• Steve Walker
• Rachel Stanley
• Ari Nagel

Release

The film had its world premiere at True/False Film Festival on February 29, 2024.^[4] It was released in the United States on FX on March 29, 2024.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: SPERMWORLD Premieres on FX March 29. FX Networks. January 19, 2024. February 17, 2024.
2. Web site: The Sperm Kings Have a Problem: Too Much Demand. New York Times. Nellie. Bowles. January 8, 2021. February 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210108101230/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/08/business/sperm-donors-facebook-groups.html . 8 January 2021.
3. Web site: New Feature Documentary "SPERMWORLD," From The Times and FX, to Premiere on FX March 29. New York Times. January 19, 2024. February 17, 2024.
4. Web site: This year's True/False Film Fest lineup is set. Get a preview before you reserve seats. Columbia Daily Tribune. Aarik. Danielsen. February 7, 2024. February 17, 2024.
5. Web site: FX FX Sets Feature Documentary 'Spermworld' For Spring Premiere. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. January 17, 2024. February 17, 2024.