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The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story (1994)

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story poster
Directed by
Arlene Sanford
Genre
drama film
Country
United States
Runtime
2h
Rating
6.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A doctor secretly uses his own sperm to impregnate his patients without their knowledge. The film follows the discovery of his actions and the legal case that results.

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What happens

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story (also released as Seeds of Deception) is a 1994 American made-for-television drama film directed by Arlene Sanford. The film is based on the true story of Cecil Jacobson, who used his own sperm to impregnate patients, without informing them. The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story premiered on CBS on February 8, 1994. The film was criticized for not giving a clear portrayal of Jacobson, but George Dzundza was praised for his performance. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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