Give Away a Kidney? Are You Crazy? (with filmmaker Penny Lane)
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The Complexities of Altruism: A Kidney Donation Journey
This chapter explores the emotional and psychological intricacies of donating a kidney to a stranger, as experienced by the filmmaker documenting the process. It examines the struggle between anonymity in charitable acts and the visibility brought by documentary filmmaking, while also addressing societal perceptions of altruism. The discussion reflects on the deep conflicts, vulnerabilities, and motivations that underpin such selfless acts, ultimately questioning the nature of altruism itself.
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