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Review by:

Alison Graham

Tom is a personable 26-year-old who wants to give one of his kidneys
to a stranger. He is an “altruistic donor”, one of a tiny band of remarkable people. This short film follows Tom as he prepares for and has the operation.

There’s some exploration of why Tom wants to do something so bold and potentially risky: a good friend died without warning. When he later read about altruistic donors, Tom knew it was for him: “I haven’t had a moment of doubt.”

About this programme

The story of 26-year-old Tom Cledwyn from London, who has decided to donate a kidney to a stranger. The documentary explores the magnitude of his decision and how he came to make it, as well as the thoughts and feelings of Tom's friends and family, who are struggling to come to terms with his act of generosity. Shown as part of the First Cut strand of documentaries.

Cast and crew

Crew

Director

Hamish Fergusson

Executive Producer

Tamara Abood

Producer

Hamish Fergusson

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