Nuclear Family

Documentary 2021

Available on Prime Video, Crave, Telus TV+

A docu-series family drama from director Ry Russo-Young about how her lesbian moms had children in the early '80s.

Documentary 2021

14+

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

As new fertility options emerge in the early '80s, lesbian partners Robin Young and Sandy Russo look to start their own family by seeking sperm donors. What begins as an unconventional yet warm arrangement with second daughter Ry's donor becomes increasingly fraught as he pursues more rights over her life.

55 min · Sep 26, 2021 14+
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Embroiled in a landmark court case over paternal rights, Ry and her mothers navigate a painful legal battle that threatens their family's very existence – and places nine-year-old Ry at the center of a four-year lawsuit.

51 min · Oct 3, 2021 14+
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

A landmark court decision forever shapes the future for gay families; and leaves an indelible mark on Ry. Then, Ry grapples with her sperm donor's terminal illness and the implications for their fraught relationship.

50 min · Oct 10, 2021 14+

Ry Russo-Young

Director
Ry Russo-Young

Producer
Dan Cogan

Producer
Warren Fischer

Producer
Jon Bardin

Producer

About

Nuclear Family

DOCUMENTARY

A docu-series family drama from director Ry Russo-Young about how her lesbian moms had children in the early '80s.

Information

Studio: HBO
Released: 2021
Rated: 14+

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: * (AD), English (Canada) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)
Subtitles: English (Canada) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen, to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.