The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story

Year: 1994

Runtime: 120 mins

Language: English

Director: Arlene Sanford

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Married couples, unable to conceive, are thrilled to find they are going to become parents, thanks to a larger-than-life “miracle doctor” and his unusual treatments.

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1

Introduction of Cecil Jacobson

The movie begins in 1985, introducing Cecil Jacobson as a successful doctor running a reproductive genetic center. He is highly respected among peers and earns the nickname 'The Babymaker' for his fertility services. Secretly, he uses his own sperm to inseminate his patients without their knowledge.

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2

Mary Bennett seeks fertility treatment

Mary Bennett, a woman unable to conceive due to her husband Greg's vasectomy, visits Jacobson's clinic after being directed by her friend Nita. Despite Greg's initial reluctance, Mary persuades him to proceed with artificial insemination, believing it may be their only chance to have a child.

3

Insemination using Jacobson's sperm

Mary undergoes artificial insemination at Jacobson's center, who secretly uses his own sperm samples. Greg is uncomfortable with the process, and there is tension as they proceed with the procedure, unaware of the true donor.

4

Sue's false pregnancy impression

Sue, a friend of Mary, believes she is thirteen weeks pregnant but experiences bleeding. She contacts Dr. Jacobson, who shows her an ultrasound image, leading her to believe she is pregnant, though it is later revealed to be fecal matter with a false-positive test.

5

Revelation of false pregnancy tests

A second doctor informs Sue that she is not pregnant, exposing false-positive pregnancy results at Jacobson's clinic. Sue learns about similar cases, casting doubt on the clinic's reliability, and considers confronting Jacobson about the deception.

6

Confrontation and denial

Sue and her husband confront Dr. Jacobson, who blames equipment errors for the false results but insists on the presence of fetal matter. Despite her suspicions, Mary refuses to believe Sue and continues trusting Jacobson’s clinic.

7

Mary's pregnancy and birth of Jesse

Mary discovers she is pregnant, and she later gives birth to a boy named Jesse. Her pregnancy and childbirth are confirmed, affirming her faith in Jacobson's fertility treatments at this point.

8

Rise of allegations and trial

Five years later, Jacobson faces charges of falsely asserting patients' pregnancies and using his own sperm for inseminations. The trial exposes his misconduct, and rumors swirl that he was the biological donor for his patients’ children.

9

Mary investigates Jacobson's paternity

Determined to verify if Jacobson was the biological father of her son Jesse, Mary notices similarities between them. Her suspicion grows as she seeks to uncover the truth about the donor’s identity.

10

Mary's courtroom testimony

Mary defies her husband's wishes and testifies against Jacobson in disguise during the trial. Her emotional account highlights her concerns and suspicions about Jacobson's misconduct and the true origin of her child.

11

Jacobson's guilty plea and sentencing

Jacobson admits to the charges during the court proceedings, claiming his actions were for health reasons. He is convicted on multiple counts of fraud and perjury, receiving a sentence of five years in jail, later being released on bail pending appeal.

12

Aftermath and resolutions

Following the trial, Mary and Greg reconcile, and Sue announces her pregnancy, giving birth to a healthy boy. The film concludes with the revelation of Jacobson's sentencing and his recent release, leaving questions about the long-term impact of his actions.

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