Confessions of a Good Samaritan

Documentary

2023, Movie, 1h 45min

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?

Country: United States

Director:

Penny Lane

Cast:

Penny Lane

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Critic David Ehrlich

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...fascinating study of altruism.

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Critic Clint Worthington

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...s about what we feel we owe each other in an increasingly atomized society.

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In "Confessions of a Good Samaritan," a personal journey becomes a thought-provoking exploration of altruism and the ethics of organ transplantation. Director Penny Lane's decision to donate a kidney to a stranger sparks a deep dive into the science, history, and moral implications of such a selfless act. With humor and emotion, this documentary challenges viewers to consider their own sense of responsibility to others, ultimately raising questions about the nature of humanity and the obligations that come with it.

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