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Intended Parents
'Intended Parents' is a short film about a Black millennial couple, seeking to expand their family through surrogacy. With one partner identifying as a transgender woman, the couple (Alexandra Grey as "Robyn" and Lawrence Locke as "Anthony") find themselves continously educating or being imprisoned by outdated traditions and opinions from loved ones. While the film explores the intersections of love, gender, surrogacy, acceptance, and desperation; the powerful couple aims to deflate multiple negative stigmas as they prepare for the life-alternating roller coaster of fertility and surrogacy.
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Plot Summary
Intended Parents is a documentary that explores the complex and often challenging journey of two men, one white and one Black, who decide to start a family through surrogacy. The film delves into their personal experiences, the societal perceptions they encounter, and the deep-seated questions about race, identity, and belonging that arise as they navigate the surrogacy process and parenthood.
Critical Reception
Intended Parents received positive reviews, with critics praising its honest and intimate portrayal of modern family building. The documentary was noted for its sensitive handling of complex issues like race, class, and LGBTQ+ parenthood, offering a nuanced perspective on the surrogacy journey. Audiences connected with the film's emotional depth and its exploration of universal themes of love and family.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional honesty and intimate look at surrogacy.
Lauded for its thoughtful exploration of race and identity within family building.
Appreciated for its sensitive and nuanced approach to LGBTQ+ parenthood.
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Awards & Accolades
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Fun Fact
The film was an official selection at several film festivals, including the Provincetown International Film Festival.
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