In his documentary, Canadian filmmaker Barry Stevens, who has 600 half-siblings worldwide, decides to visit his family, Deutsche Welle reported.
Anonymous sperm donors may be out to make history. More and more children born using sperm from these donors want to know who their biological fathers are.
Conceived using sperm from an anonymous donor, Stevens is curious to find her family members.
However, the idea is not new. With advances in DNA science, people born from anonymous sperm can connect with their extended families. As data banks are now more accessible, people are also demanding to meet their biological fathers.
While some are curious, others are concerned about hereditary diseases. Some also worry that they may accidentally fall in love with their half-siblings without realizing that they are actually related.
While donor anonymity used to be a top priority, legal procedures are changing in this regard as people’s right to know their biological father is respected.