Dying to Live
Synopsis
Organ and tissue transplant policies in the United States lead to significant suffering, as many patients die while waiting for life-saving organs.
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Synopsis
Organ donation in the United States faces a significant crisis, with over 100,000 individuals awaiting life-saving transplants. Many patients endure years of suffering, and thousands die each year while waiting for compatible organs. "Dying to Live" presents the personal stories of those affected by this shortage, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of the organ transplant process. The film also examines systemic policy failures within the healthcare system and proposes actionable solutions to address the imbalance between organ supply and demand.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Zaidee Turner, Victoria’s youngest organ donor.
- Find out why Australia lags in donor registrations.
- See personal stories from organ recipients across Australia.
Did You Know
- Australia has lower organ donor registration numbers compared to similar countries.
- Zaidee Turner became Victoria’s youngest organ donor at age 7 in 2015.
- Filming for Dying to Live was completed in December 2017.
- The film was shortlisted for a 2018 AACTA Award.
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Who directed the documentary Dying to Live?
Dying to Live was directed by Richard Todd.
When did Dying to Live premiere?
Dying to Live premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in June 2018.
What year did production for Dying to Live begin?
Production for Dying to Live began in late 2015.
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