From the outset, I was granted unprecedented access to Ellie and Kathy’s lives as the three of us embarked on an unpredictable journey spanning several years. The film reveals the physical and emotional terrain of organ donation through an intimate portrayal of the process. Articulate, insightful, and irreverent, she is an ideal protagonist for this experiential, character-driven film. I met Ellie in the early days of her exploration into donating a kidney to someone in need. “A haunting portrayal of how an altruistic person comes to grips with the true meaning of charity anonymous, selfless and with the faith that each one of us has the power to change at least one life and, by extension, the world.” – Laura Frnka-Davis, LifeGift, Fort Worth It accurately conveys the emotional highs and lows of both parties and leaves you wondering how you could help a stranger in need.” “The film tells the story beautifully from both the transplant and the donor perspective. “It’s a fascinating journey with amazing footage….tense and touching moments.” – Allan Holzman, Emmy and Peabody Award Winning Director Her storytelling simplicity is inundated with complex issues of some of life’s most challenging issues. Her characters jump off the screen into your hearts. “Perfect Strangers is a stunning piece about love in ways that I’ve never imagined. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center – PortlandĬalifornia Pacific Medical Center – San Francisco Transplant Recipients International Organization, San Francisco, New York Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard UniversityĪmerican Association of Kidney Patients National ConferenceĪmerican Psychological Association National ConferenceĪmerican Public Health Association National Conference ReelHeART International Film Festival, Torontoĭalarna University, Falun, Sweden Georgetown University Honorable Mention, Santa Fe Independent Film Festival Selected Screenings Best Feature Documentary Award, DocuFest AtlantaĪudience Award/ Best Feature Documentary, Sebastopol Documentary Film FestivalĪudience Award/Best Feature Documentary, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
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