In their debut feature film, Jasmine Johnson explores the complexities of trying to get pregnant, turning the camera on themselves and engaging in candid conversations with friends, donors, and elders, all while receiving unique contributions from their community.
What's Safe, What's Gross, What’s Selfish and What’s Stupid turns the camera on Jasmine and includes conversations with friends, donors and elders as they ask themselves what it is to try to reproduce.
This is Jasmine Johnson's debut feature film and was co-parented into being, with members of Jasmine’s community contributing what they could, whether ideas, iPhone footage or sperm.
"It takes a village to raise a child, but if you’re queer, it also takes a village to understand the process of creating one. Through sensitive and vital conversations, many from the perspective of those conceived by sperm donors, Jasmine Johnson navigates relationships, sperm banks, multiple queer communities and the national health service itself, in an attempt to do family and reproduction differently.” Jay Bernard
Post screening Q&A with filmmaker Jasmine Johnson.
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Director: Jasmine Johnson
Running time: 72 minutes
Rating: N/A
Talent: Vivienne Griffin Composer
Tilly Shiner - Edit Consultant
Becan Rickard-Elliot - Colour Grade
Curtis Elvidge - Sound Mix
Zach Toppin - Music (drums)
Country of origin: UK
Year: 2024
Content guidance: Mentions of fertility and fertility inequality. Images of syringe. Positive proud queer presentation
Language: English
Accessibility: Closed captions
The YES: PINK SCREENING ROOM is a space at SCENE dedicated to showcasing the best features and shorts of the year alongside Q&As and panels from the top LGBTQ+ creatives behind them - with a focus on championing new and upcoming film makers and subjects from the all part of the LGBTQIA community.
This screening at YES is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.
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