For one year, journalist Jon Ronson followed a group that aimed to donate their spare kidneys to strangers in the UK and the US.
Synopsis
For one year, journalist Jon Ronson followed a group that aimed to donate their spare kidneys to strangers in the UK and the US.
Synopsis
Jon Ronson follows the Jesus Christians, a religious group in the UK and the US, as they attempt to donate their kidneys to strangers. Over the course of a year, they grapple with questions about whom to help and how to advertise their intentions. Hospitals and media outlets react to their actions, which some see as a miracle while others view them as reckless. The film presents a unique look at faith and altruism within a controversial movement.
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Why Watch
- Meet the Jesus Christians and their radical beliefs.
- Follow Jon Ronson's year-long investigation.
- Find out how society reacts to extreme faith.
Did You Know
- The Jesus Christians donate their spare kidneys as a religious act.
- Jon Ronson followed the group for one year during their kidney donation efforts.
- The documentary was released in 2003 and runs for 50 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the Jesus Christians do with their kidneys?
The Jesus Christians donate their kidneys to strangers in the UK and the US.
Who followed the Jesus Christians during their kidney donation efforts?
Journalist Jon Ronson followed the group for a year as they attempted to donate their kidneys.
What year was the documentary 'Kidneys for Jesus' released?
The documentary was released in 2003.
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