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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?
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organ donation
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Questions about Confessions of a Good Samaritan
How long is Confessions of a Good Samaritan?
Confessions of a Good Samaritan has a runtime of 1h 45m (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed Confessions of a Good Samaritan?
Confessions of a Good Samaritan was directed by Penny Lane and released in 2023.
What genre is Confessions of a Good Samaritan?
Confessions of a Good Samaritan is a Documentary film (2023).
Who stars in Confessions of a Good Samaritan?
The cast of Confessions of a Good Samaritan includes Penny Lane.
