Eight years in the past, Robert Chelsea sustained third-degree burns on greater than half of his physique when his automobile was hit by a drunk driver. In 2019, he grew to become the primary ever African American recipient of a full-face transplant.
That is story of his restoration, a outstanding take a look at of religion, id and character.
Watch the complete documentary on BBC Reel.
Because the first partial face transplant was carried out in 2005, there have been lower than 50 worldwide. Based on federal knowledge, in 2015 17% of black sufferers awaiting an organ transplant obtained one, in comparison with 30% of white sufferers.
Filmed and directed by Hannah Lengthy-Higgins
Produced by Ben Davis
Edited by Vara Szajkowski and Hannah Lengthy-Higgins
Sound Recordists: Tamika Adams and Paige Sutherland
Government Producer: Vara Szajkowski
With because of Brigham and Ladies’s Hospital
