Paternal Instinct
Originally released in 2004. Paternal Instinct is a romance/documentary film. directed by Murray Nossel. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In contrast to the recent spate of gay parent documentaries Paternal Instinct is a fascinating and absorbing insight into the breeding process. We follow two gay men in their search for a suitable surrogate mother, a Wiccan from Maine, and then the agonizing three year long process of trying to get her pregnant. There is the anguish as they discover the impotent link in the fathering chain, the comedy of the repetitive conception rituals and the ecstasy of the birth of their child. With unfettered access to the participants, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Murray Nossel charts every step, and the camera never flinches. Whether you're into the whole parenting thing or not, the sheer humanity of this piece makes it totally absorbing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 31, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
3.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paternal Instinct about?
In contrast to the recent spate of gay parent documentaries Paternal Instinct is a fascinating and absorbing insight into the breeding process. We follow two gay men in their search for a suitable ...
Who directed Paternal Instinct?
Paternal Instinct was directed by Murray Nossel.
How long is Paternal Instinct?
Paternal Instinct has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Paternal Instinct released?
Paternal Instinct was released on July 31, 2004 in theaters.