Black Market Organs
Synopsis
17 people die every day in the United States waiting for an organ transplant, while some consider the black market for life-saving procedures.
Synopsis
Garrett Row, a Georgia resident, spends nine hours each night on a dialysis machine, waiting for a kidney transplant. He has been on the waiting list for nearly two years. The film travels from Los Angeles to South Korea, revealing a global organ trafficking network where individuals pay over $200,000 for kidneys. In one African village, more than half the population has sold a kidney. Ethical dilemmas arise as desperate patients consider the black market for life-saving organs.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Garrett, who has been on the kidney waiting list for 2 years.
- Find out how much people pay for kidneys on the black market.
- See the impact of organ trafficking on families and individuals.
- Understand the ethical dilemmas surrounding organ donation.
Did You Know
- Over 39,000 Americans received a transplant in 2020.
- More than half the people in a specific village have sold a kidney.
- 17 people die every day in the U.S. waiting for an organ.
- Garrett has less than 3% kidney functionality.
- The average wait time for an organ on the list is about 7 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do people pay for kidneys on the black market?
Both men paid over $200,000 USD to obtain kidneys.
How long do people typically wait for an organ transplant in the US?
On average, people wait about 7 years for an organ transplant.
How many people die each day waiting for an organ in the US?
Seventeen people die every day waiting for an organ in the United States.
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