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What We Do For Family

What We Do For Family

2023
Documentary
8 min NR USA
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Alex and Sam want a baby, which is tricky when you're both cisgender women. Fortunately, Leslie is willing to help out. On the quest to become a sperm…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Jennifer Piper
Starring
Leslie Hornung / Alex Kershaw / Sam Kershaw / Otto Kershaw

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

heartwarming thoughtful emotional poignant deliberate inspiring tender earnest loving relatable unconventional

Reviews

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Sophia Lee
Mar 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This film is a beautiful testament to the power of chosen family. 'What We Do For Family' centres on the profound commitment of Alex and Sam to have a child, and the pivotal role of Leslie in making…

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Jonathan Hayes
Mar 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'What We Do For Family' tackles a significant theme: the deliberate construction of family in non-traditional ways. The narrative follows Leslie's role as a sperm donor for his friends Alex and Sam, exploring the intricacies of their journey.…

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Chloe Davies
Mar 21, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Warm, witty, and deeply moving, 'What We Do For Family' is a triumphant ode to love and intentionality. The film beautifully captures the spirit of a chosen family, with Leslie’s selfless act of donation forming the heart of…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A thoughtful, if occasionally understated, examination of chosen family. 'What We Do For Family' centres on the journey of Alex and Sam to conceive, with Leslie stepping in as their sperm donor. The film effectively highlights the unique…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a tender and insightful exploration of modern parenthood. 'What We Do For Family' navigates the complexities of conceiving outside traditional means with a warmth that is genuinely affecting. The performances, particularly from Leslie Hornung as the…

FAQs

'What We Do For Family' presents the 'chosen family' not as a second best, but as a powerful, deliberate creation born from love and shared intention. The baby becomes the tangible embodiment of this chosen unit, a result of careful planning and deep affection between Alex, Sam, and Leslie. It’s a celebration of building a family that is perfectly shaped for those within it.