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Mixed Match is a 2016 animated/live-action documentary directed by Jeff Chiba Stearns. The film focuses on the difficulties faced by multi-ethnic blood disease patients in finding suitable bone marrow matches for transplants. It combines animation with live-action segments to present personal stories and statistics that illustrate the urgent need for diverse donor registries.
The documentary features the experiences of patients and their families, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll of searching for a match. It addresses the disparities in donor availability and the impact of ethnicity on matching, making a case for increased awareness and action in the medical community and among potential donors.
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.
Perfect For
Bone marrow donation awarenessAnimated documentary fansHealth equity advocates