Open Heart (2013)
Eight Rwandan children leave their families behind to embark on a life-or-death journey seeking high-risk heart surgery in Sudan. Their hearts ravaged by a treatable disease from childhood strep throat, they have only months left to live. Open Heart reveals the intertwined endeavors of Dr. Emmanuel, Rwanda's lone government cardiologist fighting to save the lives of his young patients, and Dr. Gino, the Salam Center's head surgeon, who is fighting to save his hospital, Africa's only link to life-saving free cardiac surgery for the millions who need it.
Director: Kief Davidson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: January 15, 2013
Production: HBO Documentary Films, Sundance Institute, ARTE, Tribeca Film Institute, Skoll Foundation, Urban Landscapes, Whitewater Films
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kief Davidson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Open Heart about?
- Eight Rwandan children leave their families behind to embark on a life-or-death journey seeking high-risk heart surgery in Sudan. Their hearts ravaged by a treatable disease from childhood strep throat, they have only months left to live. Open Heart reveals the intertwined endeavors of Dr. Emmanuel, Rwanda's lone government cardiologist fighting to save the lives of his young patients, and Dr. Gino, the Salam Center's head surgeon, who is fighting to save his hospital, Africa's only link to life-saving free cardiac surgery for the millions who need it.
- Who directed Open Heart?
- Open Heart was directed by Kief Davidson.
- How long is Open Heart?
- Open Heart has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Open Heart?
- Open Heart is a Documentary film.