Film: The Baby Formula November 6, 2009

This film is part of the Reeling Film Festival.

"Double the bellies, double the fun! The outlandish Canadian mockumentary, The Baby Formula, follows lab worker Athena and wife Lilith as they dare to boldly go where no couple has gone before—creating a baby with two biological mothers. Utilizing the real-life science that has created offspring in mice, Athena bravely opens her womb to the experimental procedure. When Lilith tires of rubbing Athena’s feet and fetching cupcakes and sauerkraut, she decides to impregnate herself with yet another hybrid egg. With both women simultaneously rocking their lovely lady lumps, the only thing left to do is tell their wacky families the news. Now two hungry, moody and emotional women must not only bear children, but each other’s families as well. The debut feature by Canadian director Alison Reid, The Baby Formula is an extension of her 2006 short film Succubus. The two leads glide through the film with the improvisational cohesion of a Canadian Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, possessing a true gift for comedic timing and ad-libbing. They even come through in the film’s dramatic moments—as does the stellar supporting cast. Grab your repressed brother, judgmental mother and wine-soaked gay fathers, and enjoy the riotous fun that can only be had by combining pregnancy, science and dysfunctional families." —Alexis Whitham

Official Website: http://www.reelingfilmfestival.org/film.php?fid=1