He's Having a Baby


60m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Jeff Danis is a 48-year-old gay man. He has always dreamed about having a child, but never thought it could be a reality, until now. This film follows Jeff on his journey through the adoption process, which ultimately leads him to an orphanage in Vietnam. Jeff has to overcome several obstacles, from

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Jeff Danis is a 48-year-old gay man. He has always dreamed about having a child, but never thought it could be a reality, until now. This film follows Jeff on his journey through the adoption process, which ultimately leads him to an orphanage in Vietnam. Jeff has to overcome several obstacles, from a partner who is less than thrilled to a homophobic Vietnamese bureaucracy. In the end, Jeff reconciles with his partner of 15 years and brings home "Joe," a beautiful baby boy.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Shown at the IFP Market/(IFFM) in New York City September 30 - October 5, 2001.

Aired on Cinemax on June 4, 2003.

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at the IFP Market/(IFFM) in New York City September 30 - October 5, 2001.)