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Donor Unknown

JoEllen Marsh is 20 years old, and has never met her father. As she goes in search of her paternity, her path to Donor 150 becomes an exploration into identity and the complex permutations of family.

A Family Reunion Unlike Any Other

2m 36s

JoEllen Marsh is 20 years old, and has never met her father. As she goes in search of her paternity, her path to Donor 150 becomes an exploration into identity and the complex permutations of family.

Previews + Extras

  • Donor Unknown: Uncanny Similarities Between Newfound Sibling: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Donor Unknown: Uncanny Similarities Between Newfound Sibling

    S13 E2 - 2m 45s

    From their big toes, affection for animals, and, of course, their eyebrows, the offspring of Donor 150 were amazed to discover what they had in common both in their appearances and personalities, raising intriguing questions about our understanding of parenthood and the strange power of our genetic connections.

  • Donor Unknown: On the Road with Donor 150: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Donor Unknown: On the Road with Donor 150

    S13 E2 - 3m

    With his dog as a co-pilot, Jeffrey sets out to seize the day. However, when his camper breaks down, he shifts gears to meditate on the meaning of life, though his mechanic friend has a less optimistic take on the world.

  • Donor Unknown: "Hello, I'm Your Sister. Our father Is Donor : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Donor Unknown: "Hello, I'm Your Sister. Our father Is Donor

    S13 E2 - 3m 26s

    When one girl discovered a unique online registry that connects donor-conceived children, she managed to track down a half-sister in New York. The New York Times picked up the story and, over time, 12 more half-siblings emerged across the United States.

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