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202498 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Public Health Family Dynamics

Alive

202498 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two couples in the United States wait anxiously for life-saving organ donations for their children, facing emotional and logistical challenges.

Public Health Family Dynamics

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Paul Pirritano,

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Two couples in the United States wait anxiously for life-saving organ donations for their children, facing emotional and logistical challenges.

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Paul Pirritanodirector

Karim Dridi

Karim Drididirector

Karim Dridi

Karim Dridiwriter

Emma Soissonwriter

Vincent Peiranicast

Synopsis

Two couples in the United States wait anxiously for life-saving organ donations for their children. They face emotional and logistical challenges during this critical time. Family members provide unwavering support, while healthcare professionals work diligently to facilitate the process. "Alive," directed by Paul Pirritano, runs for 98 minutes and captures the dedication of caregivers and the hope that sustains these families amid uncertainty. The film emphasizes the vital role of organ donation in their lives.

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