

2021
Ry Russo-Young turns the camera on her own past to explore the meaning of family. In the late 70s/early 80s, when the concept of a gay family was inconceivable to most, Ry and her sister Cade were born to two lesbian mothers through sperm donors. Ry’s idyllic childhood was threatened by an unexpected lawsuit which sent shockwaves through her family’s lives and continues to reverberate today.
Nuclear Family (2021) is a Documentary series that follows ry Russo-Young turns the camera on her own past to explore the meaning of family. In the late 70s/early 80s, when the concept of a gay family was inconceivable to most, Ry and her sister Cade were born to two lesbian mothers through sperm donors. Ry’s idyllic childhood was threatened by an unexpected lawsuit which sent shockwaves through her family’s lives and continues to reverberate today. Currently, you can watch Nuclear Family on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 6 votes. Fans of documentary series may also want to explore similar titles below.


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