COFS is pleased to announce... Organs SOS: a plea from the shadows
This documentary film captures the intimate circumstances and consequences of those most burdened by the global trade in human organs- the victims of organ trafficking. Addressing the global stage with focus on the case of Egypt, this film examines how the lack of regulations, oversight and enforcement have enabled the systematic and orchestrated targeting of the poor and vulnerable as a primary source of organ supplies for transplant. Religious figures,medical professionals, organ-failure patients and recipients, and marginalized populations such as Darfurian and other Sudanese asylum seekers who avoid medical establishments for fear of organ theft also share their perspectives. Alternative solutions of altruistic and deceased organ donation are demonstrated and pave a path for shifting the burden away from exploiting commercial living donors.
Credits
Mohamed Alaa, Asmaa Al Zohairy, Fatma Assef, Debra Budiani-Saberi, Hany Hathot, Kabir Karim, Amr Mostafa, Yara Mohamed, Ron Opperman, Kevin Pruyn, Ali Saberi, and Naseer Shamma.
Film team in Egypt (L to R): Asmaa Al Zohairy, Yara Mohamed, Debra Budiani-Saberi, Mohamed Alaa, Kevin Pruyn
Thanks
COFS extends its warmest gratitude to all of those who participated in this film, especially the victims of organ trafficking who welcomed us into their lives and shared their stories in hope to prevent others from becoming victim.
