When I was first asked to cover this documentary at Outfest (the LGBT-oriented film festival in Los Angeles) I had made up a certain expectation of the film already. I’d heard the positive buzz surrounding the doc, of course, I would try to go into the screening with an open, unbiased mind. Sometimes we get caught up in what’s “popular” at the moment, whether it’s social issues, Amanda Bynes’ latest tweet, or the newest film. Although I have to say that after watching TWO: The Story of Roman & Nyro that day, I find myself among the ranks of positive voices when I say although not ground-breaking filmmaking, this documentary is equal parts uplifting and emotionally resonant.

TWO: The Story of Roman & Nyro documents the story of Hall of Fame songwriter Desmond Child and his life partner Curtis Shaw as they struggle with finding a way to conceive a child as a gay couple. Desmond, who is best known for writing Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer,” Sisqo’s “Thong Song,” Katy Perry’s “Waking Up in Vegas,” and Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” (among countless others), is in a committed relationship with Curtis when they meet a woman named Angela on a trip to India. The doc goes into detail about the immediate spiritual connection the three had and ultimately, they ask her to carry their baby.

Since the idea to create this film started with a clear-cut vision, there were ample amounts of home videos and picture slideshows to last the entire 90 minutes.

TWO: The Story of Roman & Nyro is a glimpse at one of today’s “Modern Day” families. The way Desmond and Curtis react to the news that they are having twins could bring a smile to anyone’s face; in the same way that their boys Roman and Nyro talk about their life with two dads. This documentary is completely relatable to its audience with its message of love and family.

Whereas some documentaries happen organically, like being at the right place at the right time, this doc has a plan of attack; TWO: The Story of Roman & Nyro was 12 years in the making, which is a pretty incredible amount of time to devote to one project. Since the idea to create this film started with a clear-cut vision, there were ample amounts of home videos and picture slideshows to last the entire 90 minutes. I did appreciate the film and its message, and even though it wasn’t necessarily edgy or boundary-pushing, overall I found the film to be original and genuine.