15% of mixed race patients with blood diseases find a matching bone marrow donor, complicating their treatment and survival options.
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15% of mixed race patients with blood diseases find a matching bone marrow donor, complicating their treatment and survival options.
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Ruth Vincent, a multi-ethnic blood cancer patient, shares her struggle to find a compatible bone marrow donor. Directed by Jeff Chiba Stearns, *Mixed Match* combines animation and live-action to present the challenges faced by patients with mixed backgrounds in the transplant process. The documentary features personal stories that reveal the emotional toll and systemic issues in healthcare regarding race and genetics. It runs for 96 minutes and received multiple awards, including the Audience Choice Award at the 2016 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet Ruth Vincent, a multi-ethnic blood disease patient.
- Find out about the urgent need for diverse bone marrow donors.
- See animation paired with real-life patient stories.
Did You Know
- Mixed Match won the Audience Choice Award for Best Overall Feature at the 20th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival in 2016.
- The film received the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 13th Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival in 2017.
- In 2017, Mixed Match was nominated for six Leo Awards, including Best Feature Length Documentary.
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Who directed the documentary Mixed Match?
Mixed Match was directed by Canadian director Jeff Chiba Stearns.
What year was Mixed Match released?
Mixed Match was released in 2016.
How long is the documentary Mixed Match?
Mixed Match has a duration of 96 minutes.
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