Confessions of a Good Samaritan (2023)

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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?

Director: Penny Lane
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Music: Carolina Eyck
Editing: Hannah Buck
Production: Impact Partners, Olive Hill Media, Catapult Film Fund, Sandbox Films, Spinning Nancy
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

organ donation, altruism

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More Films by Director: Penny Lane
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Confessions of a Good Samaritan about?
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?
Who directed Confessions of a Good Samaritan?
Confessions of a Good Samaritan was directed by Penny Lane.
Who stars in Confessions of a Good Samaritan?
Confessions of a Good Samaritan stars Penny Lane.
How long is Confessions of a Good Samaritan?
Confessions of a Good Samaritan has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Confessions of a Good Samaritan?
Confessions of a Good Samaritan is a Documentary film.
Where was Confessions of a Good Samaritan produced?
Confessions of a Good Samaritan was produced in United States of America.