In 2024, FX and The New York Times reunited for another collaboration, after The New York Times Presents took viewers behind headlines and into the untidy corners of truth. Coming off daring docufilms such as AKA Jane Roe and Hysterical, this 2024 project gets entangled in a life constructed on hope, anonymity, and messy human desire. It was part story, part intimate odyssey. And though the topic might be unorthodox, one thing was for sure- the journey through secretive spaces revealed more than anyone expected.

Whispers from motel rooms. Glimpses of strangers sharing secrets. The network now opens a door to an even more intimate world—where family dreams begin not with a kiss, but a click. It is messy, it is raw, and it all kicks off with a single, anonymous offer that could change everything.

Yes, the world of Spermworld is all too real based on true stories and inspired by a New York Times article that uncovered the  complicated world of home-brewed baby making. It tracks three men as they plunge into the untamed realm of the internet where sperm donors meet prospective parents. But this is not just about swapping genetic material—what ensues are glimpses of hope, with hope, awkwardness, and surprising human connections.

Set against the backdrop of motels, abandoned malls, and suburban bathrooms, the film picks up these intimate moments as the men work their way through the complicated dance of parenthood aspirations. It is a road trip across the new wild west of creating family, where science collides with heart in some surprising ways.

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This compelling journey does not just stop with the story—it is already out there waiting to be watched. Spermworld is ready to take audiences along for this unforgettable ride, and here is where to see it all!

Spermworld premiered on FX on March 29, 2024, at 10 pm ET/PT and appeared on Hulu the following day. Produced by The New York Times and Edgeline Films, it quickly caught attention as one of the season’s hottest docufilms.

Still available to stream on Hulu, Spermworld dives into the wild world of online sperm bazaars where rules do not really apply. This new twist on do-it-yourself baby-making joined the ranks of terrifyingly gripping documentaries worth the watch. After Spermworld rolled onto screens, the curiosity did not stop at its wild premise.

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This was not the first time the creative team has spotlighted the strange and deeply human. And, with Spermworld, that same bold style is front and center. The people behind FX's Spermworld? Many will recognize their style before their names.

Lance Oppenheim directs this offbeat documentary, bringing an eye for the unusual. The cast—Atasha Peña Clay, Tyree Kelly, Ari Nagel, and Kathleen Lingo—real people making this strange new baby boom feel human and raw. With The New York Times and Edgeline Films backing them, this project packs punch and personality.

Oppenheim keeps his trusted cinematographer, David Bolen, and editor Daniel Garber close for this ride, while fresh producer Lauren Belfer steps in to shake things up. Co-producers and composer Ari Balouzian add flavor, making sure the film’s visuals and sounds hit just right. And, together, they craft a documentary that is part road trip, part sentimental adventure.

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What do you think about Spermworld? Have you watched it yet, or is it going on your weekend list? Let us know in the comments!