The Surgery Ship (2015)

The Surgery Ship (2015) poster

A team of volunteer doctors and nurses are on board a unique ship. Crammed with medical supplies and volunteer medics, this floating hospital sails to the poorest nations on earth. This year they sail for Guinea on the West African Coast. On arrival they will face the most severe of medical issues, not seen in other parts of the world. But the medical challenges are only half of the story. They will confront ethical decisions as they decide who will be helped and who will not. This is a searing, complex journey for the volunteer medics, as they deal with life and death cases - and balance the fates of these patients in their hands.

Director: Madeleine Hetherton-Miau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date:
Editing: Andrea Lang
Production: Media Stockade
Country: Australia, Guinea
Original Language: en

Keywords

african, shocking, loving, medical, inspirational, sincere, vibrant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Surgery Ship about?
A team of volunteer doctors and nurses are on board a unique ship. Crammed with medical supplies and volunteer medics, this floating hospital sails to the poorest nations on earth. This year they sail for Guinea on the West African Coast. On arrival they will face the most severe of medical issues, not seen in other parts of the world. But the medical challenges are only half of the story. They will confront ethical decisions as they decide who will be helped and who will not. This is a searing, complex journey for the volunteer medics, as they deal with life and death cases - and balance the fates of these patients in their hands.
Who directed The Surgery Ship?
The Surgery Ship was directed by Madeleine Hetherton-Miau.
How long is The Surgery Ship?
The Surgery Ship has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The Surgery Ship?
The Surgery Ship is a Documentary film.
Where was The Surgery Ship produced?
The Surgery Ship was produced in Australia, Guinea.