Confessions of a Good Samaritan
A fascinating dissection of altruism, empathy, and personal exploration.
Confessions of a Good Samaritan
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?
"Complex. Impressive. Deep. The work speaks for itself." -The New York Times
"A thought-provoking investigation into a subject rarely examined: the nature of altruism." -Variety
"This eye-opening documentary latches onto how definitions of right and wrong are always in flux." – Indiewire
"[Lane's] command as a director has never been greater" - Moveable Feast
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?
"Complex. Impressive. Deep. The work speaks for itself." -The New York Times
"A thought-provoking investigation into a subject rarely examined: the nature of altruism." -Variety
"This eye-opening documentary latches onto how definitions of right and wrong are always in flux." – Indiewire
"[Lane's] command as a director has never been greater" - Moveable Feast
Genre
Documentary,
Women and Film
Runtime
105
Language
English
Director
Penny Lane
Awards:
Winner, The Hope Award, South by Southwest
Played at
Royal 7.10.24 - 7.10.24
NoHo 7 7.11.24 - 7.11.24
Monica Film Center 7.12.24 - 7.18.24
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