The Great Sperm Race

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The Great Sperm Race

"The most extreme race on Earth."

2009

1h 7m

7.1(6 votes)

Documentary

Overview

'The Great Sperm Race' tells the story of human conception as it's never been told before. With 250 million competitors, it is the most extreme race on earth and there can only be one winner.

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5 members

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Richard Armitage

Narrator (Voice)

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Richard Glover

Glenn

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Natasha Pring

Emily

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Eric Twight

Lead Sperm

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Jaqueline Wingfield

Lead Sperm

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