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Confessions of a Good Samaritan

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Director Penny Lane's decision to become a "good Samaritan" by giving one of her kidneys to a stranger turns into a funny and moving personal quest to understand the nature of altruism. Confessions of a Good Samaritan is a provocative inquiry into the science, history, and ethics of organ transplantation, asking an ancient question in a whole new way: Who is your neighbor, and what do you owe them? Read More Read Less
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Alissa Simon Variety The low-budget production benefits from an articulate and charismatic lineup of expert interviewees, fascinating archival footage and some welcome humor. Jul 17, 2024 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times “Confessions” is as much about the mysteries of our human impulses as it is about elective surgery and the roots of altruism. Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Natalia Winkelman New York Times But what begins as an optimistic piece of advocacy eventually veers into something more complex, ambivalent and even frantic. Jul 1, 2024 Full Review Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) A fascinating window into that whole world and highlights the need for organ donation. Jul 13, 2024 Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics The documentary isn’t necessarily about Lane giving away a kidney...her honesty and candidness through it all are as admirable as the deed itself. Jun 29, 2024 Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht The ace documentarian, who told the stories of Satanists and Kenny G, turns the camera on herself and her intriguing quest to donate a kidney. Rated: 4/5 Jun 27, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Director Penny Lane's decision to become a "good Samaritan" by giving one of her kidneys to a stranger turns into a funny and moving personal quest to understand the nature of altruism. Confessions of a Good Samaritan is a provocative inquiry into the science, history, and ethics of organ transplantation, asking an ancient question in a whole new way: Who is your neighbor, and what do you owe them?
Director
Penny Lane
Producer
Gabriel Sedgwick
Distributor
Sandbox Films
Production Co
Sandbox Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 28, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 45m