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Single Mother by Choice

  • 2021
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
202
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Selina Ringel in Single Mother by Choice (2021)
Singly Mother By Choice tells the story of a single, workaholic woman who sets out to have a baby on her own terms; but is truly forced to go through pregnancy alone when the world throws the unimaginable year 2020 in her path.
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An overachieving Latinx woman determined to have a baby on her own terms.An overachieving Latinx woman determined to have a baby on her own terms.An overachieving Latinx woman determined to have a baby on her own terms.

  • Director
    • Dan Levy Dagerman
  • Writers
    • Selina Ringel
    • Dan Levy Dagerman
  • Stars
    • Selina Ringel
    • Brittany S. Hall
    • Vanessa Angel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.2/10
    202
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dan Levy Dagerman
    • Writers
      • Selina Ringel
      • Dan Levy Dagerman
    • Stars
      • Selina Ringel
      • Brittany S. Hall
      • Vanessa Angel
    • 14User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Selina Ringel
    Selina Ringel
    • Eva Garcia
    Brittany S. Hall
    Brittany S. Hall
    • Skye Sommers
    Vanessa Angel
    Vanessa Angel
    • Mom
    Anna Campbell
    Anna Campbell
    • Dr. Levy
    Alfredo Ringel
    • Dad
    Arap Bethke
    Arap Bethke
    • Arnulfo
    Marimar Vega
    Marimar Vega
    • Lorena
    George Tsai
    George Tsai
    • Brian
    Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano
    • Christy Carlson Romano
    Anna Evelyn
    • Lauren
    Phillip Garcia
    Phillip Garcia
    • Felipe
    • (as Phil Garcia)
    Gus Tamez
    • Assistant
    Ariane Price
    Ariane Price
    • Hypno Instructor
    Fernanda Romero
    Fernanda Romero
    • Hypno Classmate
    Dana Morgan
    • Dana Morgan
    Cheree Ramon
    Cheree Ramon
    • Waitress
    Kim Alex Hall
    • Crystal
    Kyle Trueblood
    Kyle Trueblood
    • Potential Roommate 1
    • Director
      • Dan Levy Dagerman
    • Writers
      • Selina Ringel
      • Dan Levy Dagerman
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    User reviews14

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    10mandy_nfoster

    A Must Watch

    A stunning and raw portrayal of pregnancy in 2020. The story is beautiful, heartwarming, and relatable (even for someone without children). I so admire the bravery in continuing to film this story throughout a pandemic and capturing this moment in time for expecting mothers - and the end product is an honest and poetic representation of love. Do yourself a favor and watch this film - you will not be disappointed.
    6ops-52535

    this was actually...

    A bit more than what a grumpy old man couldve expected out of a corona inspired diy homemade film project, where the core issue is to be alone and to become pregnant when the world shuts down around you, jobs evaporating like water on a cooking plate, and things you take for granted becomes a deadly task to reach when whaling around in uncertainty.

    Its a feelful story told trough facetime and cellphone audio, and goes into a more introspective documentary style the last 3rd part of the story. The amazing thing though is that this is a real pregnancy and a realborn creature of the human race . So if you dont feel the issues of it all in the enbd, then you are some kind of phatic with a negative digt in front.

    Its not a marvellous film by all means, but it tells a pretty realistic story, so if youve got time to spend, and feel a bit pregnant yourself then have a go.
    8nepick-62181

    Finally! An unflinching view of pregnancy!

    I can't even imagine the anxiety of being pregnant during COVID. I really admire these courageous filmmakers for fighting off their fears -- and turning on their cameras. They found a compelling story with moments of crisis and joy... and even some humor in the situation. I thought it was amazing to see the pregnancy recorded over time, a real woman's expanding body with nothing to hide. This was an interesting blend of fiction and nonfiction, the filmmakers bearing witness to a dark time in our lives -- definitely worth watching!
    10actorben2004

    Do you love to be touched by beautiful cinema? Then watch this film!

    The heart, love and story of the film sold me in the trailer! Then I watched the bts film on HBO! Then I watched the film! It made me FEEL all the emotions that I want when I watch a film. I can't tell you how much this movie made me love seeing someone's journey during covid. And mostly during their own emotional journey of motherhood! Kudos to Dan and Selina for making this, in my opinion highly recommended film!
    9deborah_lee_smith

    Loved this film

    This film touched me on so many levels. I loved the story and the vulnerability of the lead actor as she goes through her pregnancy journey. Truly thought this film was one of a kind and I am so excited to share it with everyone.

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      • November 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
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    • Also known as
      • 39 Weeks
    • Production company
      • Two Hands Productions
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