Divided they fall.
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.
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Sandy Russo
Self
Robin Young
Self
Ry Russo-Young
Self
Cade Russo-Young
Self
Tom Steel
Self (archive footage)
Jacob Aaron Estes
Self
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What is Nuclear Family about?
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…
When was Nuclear Family released?
Nuclear Family was released in 2021.
What genres does Nuclear Family belong to?
Nuclear Family is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Nuclear Family?
The cast of Nuclear Family includes Sandy Russo, Robin Young, Ry Russo-Young, Cade Russo-Young, Tom Steel.
How many seasons of Nuclear Family are there?
Nuclear Family has 1 season(s) and 3 episodes.