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202359 minPGdocumentary

Joe238

202359 minPGdocumentary

A father honors his son’s last wish to be an organ donor, discovering a new purpose through stories of grief and recovery.

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A father honors his son’s last wish to be an organ donor, discovering a new purpose through stories of grief and recovery.

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A father confronts loss after the death of his son, Joe, who wished to be an organ donor. He must set aside his own beliefs to fulfill Joe's last wish. As he navigates grief, he finds purpose in honoring Joe’s legacy. The documentary presents various narratives of grief and recovery, illustrating how organ donation impacts lives. It shows how acts of service continue to resonate, even after death. The runtime is 59 minutes.

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