Birthgap — global fertility and the timing of parenthood

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The themed screening programs draw from extended chapters of the full-length documentary Birthgapwatched over 1.5 million times — filmed across more than 20 countries over a nine-year investigation into falling birthrates worldwide.

The film documents a journey to understand why birthrates have been falling for decades across diverse cultures and economies, with little sign of reversal. The research reveals the discovery of a common factor that had long been overlooked and has since been published within the Nature Portfolio.

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Birthgap (2025)

1h 58m· Theatrical cut· HD· Ad-free· Pay What You Can

The 2025 updated original feature-length documentary: follow an investigation across the globe as researcher Stephen J. Shaw explores why birthrates are falling worldwide, leading to the discovery of the common factors behind it. Support Birthgap.org with a contribution that suits your budget. Minimum $5.

Written & Directed by: Stephen J. Shaw
Cinematography: Elyse Mueller Cosgrove
Edited by: Jonathan Cipiti
Music by: Nick Wood
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
Filmed across: 24 countries

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