Paternal Instinct (2004)

Synopsis: By documenting a gay couple's attempts to become parents, PATERNAL INSTINCTS explores a variation of the so-called "traditional" American household. After being together for 10 years, devoted... By documenting a gay couple's attempts to become parents, PATERNAL INSTINCTS explores a variation of the so-called "traditional" American household. After being together for 10 years, devoted partners Mark and Erik are ready to expand their family. As a gay, unmarried couple, however, they face many challenges. Desiring to have children the biological way, they must find a willing surrogate mother. The internet connects them with Wen, a married woman with children and an active interest in Wicca. The next three years prove to be quite difficult, as these three individuals attempt to form a cohesive family unit in a world that is not fully accepting of their alternative lifestyles. [More]

Director: Murray Nossel

Director: Murray Nossel