The Baby Maker
Tish Gray had a baby and gave it up for adoption. She is contacted by a second childless couple who want her to have the husband's baby because of the wife's inability to have children. She accepts but finds that knowing the parents, and developing a relationship with them for the entire pregnancy complicates the simple arrangement.
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Plot Summary
A young, free-spirited woman from a wealthy background decides she wants to have a child but refuses to get married. She seeks out a college student to be the father, hoping to create a nontraditional family structure. The film explores the complexities and challenges of her unconventional choices and the reactions of those around her.
Critical Reception
The Baby Maker received a mixed reception upon its release. Critics were divided on its thematic exploration of unconventional family planning and its portrayal of relationships. While some appreciated its attempt to tackle a progressive subject matter for its time, others found its execution to be somewhat melodramatic or underdeveloped. Audience reception was also varied, with some resonating with its themes of independence and others finding it controversial.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious and ahead-of-its-time exploration of female autonomy and non-traditional family structures.
- Criticized for a plot that could be seen as melodramatic and for not fully exploring the psychological depth of its characters.
- Noted for its performances, particularly from the younger cast members navigating complex emotional territory.
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Fun Fact
The film was one of the early projects for Barbara Hershey, who would go on to have a long and distinguished career in film and television.
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