Movies about Surrogate son
For Somebody Else (Surrogat)
Now on SVT Play (swedish broadcast)
Online in US at Docuseek
Online in Australia and New Zealand at FilmsForChange
The feature-length documentary film “For Somebody Else” takes place in Los Angeles, California. The film explore surrogate motherhood: before, during and after delivery of somebody else’s child.
Release in Norway broadcast! Whatch For Somebody Else at VGTV!
Malmö – Johannes church screening and Q&A. April the 6th 2022 at 18:00
Stockholm – cinema Zita every night at 6:30 PM from the 6th of November. Screenings and ticets at Zita. Director will be present the 6th
promítání in Stockhom Zita will continue until 19 Novmber as well as extra screening 24th November
Stockholm – Kärrtorp cinema Reflexen 10/11 – the director will be present
Malmö —
Saturday 14th November at Cinema Panora
and Sunday 8/11
Lund – Kino Lund 11/11
Norrköping CNEMA 16/11 – director will be present
Jönköping Folkets bio 13/11
Swedish distribution – for updates and more screenings
Pre-view cinema screanings with Doclounge October/November 2020:
Umeå – 6th October – with the director
Helsingborg – 7. října
Malmö – 13th October – with the director
Oslo – 13. října
Lund – 20th October – with the director
Stockholm (Bagarmossen) 24th October – with the director
Växjö – 26. října
Göteborg – 27. října
Kristianstad – 27. října
Stockholm Zita – 3rd November
Varberg – 5. listopadu
In FOR SOMEBODY ELSE, we follow three women on an emotional and thought-provoking journey as they lend their bodies and carry someone else’s child. They invite us in, sharing their expectations and experiences with us; before, during and after pregnancies as surrogate mothers. The story takes place in California, one of the few places in the world
where commercial surrogacy is legal and where an increasing number of couples from around the world travel to hire a surrogate mother.
With remarkable intimacy and access, the film captures the everyday lives of these women, bound by the strict legal framework of the surrogacy agreement signed with the intended parents. Being a surrogate comes with major challenges: the exhausting routine of tablets, hormone syringes and doctor’s visits, as well as emotional distress and tensions in relationships with loved ones – and, not least, with the recipient families.
FOR SOMEBODY ELSE personalizes the political aspects of this system, and gives unique insight into what it means to carry someone else’s child.
DIRECTOR and PHOTO: Sven Blume PRODUCER: Margarete Jangård, WG-film EDITOR: Hanna Storby. EDITOR CONSULTANT: Niels Pagh Andersen SOUND DESIGN: Martin Hennel COMPOSER: Isabelle Engman COLORIST: Rune Felix Holm NARRATIVE CONSULTANT: Jesper Osmund and Niels Pagh Andersen ASSOCIATVE PRODUCER: Elin Kamlert and Kerstin Überlacker POST PRODUCTION MANAGER: Mikey Jones and Emma Anckar JUNIOR PRODUCER: Hanna Markkanen and Glynnis Ritter ASSISTANT SOUND DESIGNER: Jatte Nilsson GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lotta Jorgensen EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Fredrik Gertten ADDITIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY: Jaron Tauch, Kiki Allgeier, Karolina Pajak, Nathan Mielke SPECIAL THANKS TO Cristal Karlsson Deanna Ottoway-Wessman Michelle
Film Review – The Surrogate
Surrogacy journeys are, on the whole, successful. If set up carefully, they can progress without significant issues arising. Bringing life into the world is surely an amazing subject matter, but sadly the focus of the media is often on when things go wrong and how those involved in surrogacy run into problems.
More and more, there are films produced focussing on surrogacy and the pitfalls and challenges. Náhradník, released at the UK Cinemas in July 2021, is the latest. For this film review, we look at the depiction of surrogacy in this new film and how it matches up with the lived experience of intended parents and surrogates.
Note: This review contains spoilers.
Naše hodnocení
Náhradník follows Jess, a 29 year old single graduate who works full time in a job that isn’t quite hitting the mark for her in the fulfilment stakes. She has a close gay friend and offers to be a traditional surrogate (where she also provides the egg) for him and his partner.
Náhradník is based in New York City where surrogacy was only legal in very specific circumstances (at the time), and the option to pay compensation to the surrogate, like in other states, was not applicable in this instance.
Jess was keen to explain to her mother that she would only receive expenses for this, and it was something she very much wanted to do. This motivation to help irrespective of any financial reward is in fact common and reflective of the majority of surrogates, and is not lessened in states where compensation is allowed.
Jess’ journey and the relationship with her friend and now intended parents (IPs) seemed to be going really well until the 12 week scan appointment brought a diagnosis of Down syndrome. This clearly threw everyone into a spin. The IPs weren’t sure if they were equipped to bring up a child with extra care needs and therefore told Jess they wanted to terminate the pregnancy.
At the outset, Jess appeared on board with this, but then took it upon herself to introduce the IPs to some other families who she met at a day centre, who had children with Downs Syndrome in the hope that they would change their minds.
There were various questions raised in the body of the movie itself which included issues around termination, stereotypes, co-parenting, disability, and lifestyle. There was a breakdown in the relationship between Jess and the IPs due to differences in opinion, and Jess went on to explore her options if she were to keep the child and raise it on her own. She had support from her own family in whatever decision she would make, but decided that if she was going to do this on her own, she didn’t want there to be contact with the IPs at all given the decision they had already come to.
It all came to a head when Jess’s long term friend and the biological dad said that he could not agree to that. If the child was to be born he would want some contact. There was a realisation from Jess in this moment that meant they would both be linked together forever through this child, and it was that which finally allowed her to cry.
Ultimately, the relationship with her friend (and bio dad) had broken down so far with their differing opinions that she did not want to be linked to him forever, and her sister supported her with a termination.
This film really does address some important areas of discussion when it comes to surrogacy, and highlights why it is so important to make sure the right conversations are had early on in the process in order to reduce the risk of a decision like this causing such pain for everyone involved.
Across our surrogacy pathways in the UK, US and Canada our aim at Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law is to ensure intended parents and surrogates embark on surrogacy fully informed of the what if’s. We support intended parents and surrogates to think about the difficult questions too, and ensure they are aligned on key decisions such as termination.
We always encourage and support a strong foundation based on being informed and transparent, and having a trust based relationship not only between both surrogates and intended parents but also the organisations supporting them. This means that as much as possible, when issues arise there is already a plan in place and these can be overcome from a place of strength.
For practical and legal help and advice about surrogacy in the UK or internationally please do visit the NGA Law and Brilliant Beginnings websites.
Whenever a cultural phenomenon works its way towards mainstream, Hollywood seizes the opportunity to steal some of the thunder and bring the topic to the big screen. Surrogacy has been gaining momentum in Hollywood with more and more celebrities sharing their surrogacy stories.
Unfortunately, the drive to entertain has overwhelmed any desire to relay the fact of surrogacy, resulting in most movies and TV shows presenting inaccurate portrayals.
Here are some movies and shows that got surrogacy all wrong:
1. When the Bough Breaks (2016)
The film depicts a couple who have struggled to conceive. They have one viable embryo left and have decided to enlist the help of a gestational surrogate to carry their child. Unfortunately for the couple, the surrogate they chose did not undergo a thorough pre-screening process. While the movie was a smash hit, it definitely did not accurately represent surrogacy.
How they got it wrong: Despite being a requirement to qualify as a surrogate, the surrogate did not undergo a psychological screening. Additionally, she had no children of her own, which would typically disqualify her as a surrogate candidate. What’s more? There was no surrogacy contract or pre-birth order in place to secure the rights of the Intended Parents in the film!
While highly entertaining if you’re into suspenseful thrillers, this is absolutely not a movie to watch if you’re interested in learning about surrogacy.
2. Baby Mama (2008)
Who doesn’t love a good Tina Fey/Amy Poehler film? Baby Mama was hilarious and classic Poehler and Fey, but its portrayal of surrogacy was nothing short of an atrocity.
How the movie got it wrong: The surrogate lies to the Intended Mother about being pregnant. In reality, the pregnancy would be confirmed by the IVF clinic and would not be something that could be hidden or lied about. Similar to the error in Při přestávkách větev, the surrogate had never been pregnant before. In the film, the women go to court to determine whose child Poehler is carrying. In reality, the surrogate would be prohibited, by a legally binding contract, from engaging in sexual intercourse once the process of hormone injections and embryo transfers begin.
While this movie is sure to make viewers laugh, it far from a reliable source for those looking to learn about how surrogacy agreements work.
3. Roseanne
When the hit TV show returned to the small screen, working class people everywhere rejoiced for a show that draws connections to the typical struggles many Americans face. Financial hardship was one of the first topics tackled upon the return of Roseanne. To focus on financial hardship, Becky shared she was considering becoming a surrogate to earn money.
How the show got it wrong: Becky stated that she lied about her age to qualify as a surrogate, but a thorough surrogate screening (including a background check) would debunk such a lie and disqualify that woman as a potential surrogate.
Furthermore, Becky claimed she would be using her own eggs, making her a traditional surrogate. While traditional surrogacies still happen, they are not encouraged and not supported by reputable surrogacy agencies. The shared genetic connection between a traditional surrogate and the child can complicate the process and is likely not to be supported by a legally binding surrogacy agreement.
If you are looking to learn more about surrogacy, turn off the TV and turn to the experts:
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