Open Heart
Open Heart

Open Heart (2013)

None | USA | English, Kinyarwanda | 40 min
Directed by: Kief Davidson
7.1

Eight Rwandan children leave their families behind to embark on a life-or-death journey seeking high-risk heart surgery in Sudan. Their hearts ravaged by a treatable disease from childhood strep throat, they have only months left to live. Open Heart reveals the intertwined endeavors of Dr. Emmanuel, Rwanda's lone government cardiologist fighting to save the lives of his young patients, and Dr. Gino, the Salam Center's head surgeon, who is fighting to save his hospital, Africa's only link to life-saving free cardiac surgery for the millions who need it.

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Awards

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Best Documentary, Short Subjects

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Release Date

USA
No data
2013-01-15
USA
(Ashland Independent Film Festival)
2013-04-06
USA
(Newport Beach International Film Festival)
2013-04-25

Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Open Heart
(Original title)
Open Heart
USA

Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated