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198736 minPGdocumentary

Alternative Conceptions

198736 minPGdocumentary

Thirty-six minutes address the medical, social, and legal issues surrounding lesbian motherhood through artificial insemination.

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Christina Sunley

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Thirty-six minutes address the medical, social, and legal issues surrounding lesbian motherhood through artificial insemination.

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Christina Sunleydirector

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A group of mothers discusses their experiences with artificial insemination in 1987. They address the medical, social, and legal challenges they face. Questions arise about the difficulty of becoming pregnant through this method. The film also considers the legal rights of sperm donors regarding their children. Additionally, it looks at how these mothers explain the concept of family and reproduction to their children. The documentary offers a supportive perspective on lesbian motherhood.

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