‘My new life with a stranger’s face’

Eight years in the past, Robert Chelsea sustained third-degree burns on greater than half of his physique when his automotive was hit by a drunk driver. In 2019, he turned the primary ever African American recipient of a full-face transplant.

This is story of his restoration, a exceptional take a look at of religion, identification and character.

Since the primary partial face transplant was carried out in 2005, there have been lower than 50 worldwide. According to federal information, in 2015 17% of black sufferers awaiting an organ transplant acquired one, in comparison with 30% of white sufferers.

Filmed and directed by Hannah Long-Higgins

Produced by Ben Davis

Edited by Vara Szajkowski and Hannah Long-Higgins

Sound Recordists: Tamika Adams and Paige Sutherland

Executive Producer: Vara Szajkowski

With because of Brigham and Women’s Hospital