The Last Race - ABC1 TV - This Sunday 26th February 2012 at 6.30PM
Vic said
03:35 AM Feb 23, 2012
THE LAST RACE ABC1 SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY AT 6.30PM
"I was moved to tears ...beautifully done on all levels. It really packed a punch" - Hugh Jackman
This beautifully crafted film reminded us once again how vital this sensitive issue is. Andrew Upton & Cate Blanchett
"It can be our most important decision. Our decision to save lives" - Anita Belgiorno-Nettis, Producer
"...a seismic quake set to shatter your complacency about organ donation" Sydney Morning Herald 19 February 2012
A new Australian short film, The Last Race, will be broadcast nationally on ABC1 at 6.30pm on Sunday 26 February 2012 .
This powerful film is inspired by the personal experience of producer Anita Belgiorno-Nettis, whose brother became an organ donor nine years ago.
The Last Race highlights different perspectives of organ donation a family confronted with the sudden death of their son, a young girl whose only chance of a future is receiving a lung transplant and the staff involved in caring for the patients and their families.
The film will be launched by the Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Catherine King on Wednesday 22 February 2012 in Sydney.
Anita Belgiorno-Nettis is the sole director of Alagna Films and the executive producer and co-producer of The Last Race. Anita was the Executive Producer of the renowned Australian film The Black Balloon, Winner of the Crystal Bear at the 2008 Berlin Film Festival and Winner of Best Picture at the Australian Film Industry (AFI) awards.
This event is part of DonateLife Week, Australias national awareness week to promote organ and tissue donation. The theme of this years DonateLife Week is ask and know your loved ones wishes.
The Last Race was made with financial assistance by the Australian Government. The film was shot on location at St Vincents Hospital in Sydney and the development of the film was assisted by a number of experts in the donation and transplantation sectors.
Thanks for the tip Vic, I will tune in for sure, should be more of these type of programs, to widen the community veiw, and let everybody know that a tragedy, can also bring joy, Regards dazren
Vic said
06:27 AM Feb 23, 2012
Something we all should watch Daryl, let's know what you think of the show after you've seen it, I'll do the same.
Cruising Granny said
07:06 AM Feb 23, 2012
I appreciate the benefits of organ donation, but I just can't watch another program about them. I cry right through the program, and I have the blues for the rest of the day and the next day. I really need cheering up.
Vic said
10:49 AM Feb 23, 2012
This one is a bit different Chris, but if it upsets you then I agree you shouldn't watch it, I understand it is not for everybody.
As someone who donated a left kidney to someone I have a special interest in organ donation, and they can have the rest of me if it is any good when I expire.
A friend of mine heard that the Medical Uni was short of bodies to train their doctors and donated his body to them (medical science) when he died, he was a very dedicated supporter of organ donation after a friend of his died through lack or organ availability.
THE LAST RACE ABC1 SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY AT 6.30PM
"I was moved to tears ...beautifully done on all levels. It really packed a punch" - Hugh Jackman
This beautifully crafted film reminded us once again how vital this sensitive issue is. Andrew Upton & Cate Blanchett
"It can be our most important decision. Our decision to save lives" - Anita Belgiorno-Nettis, Producer
"...a seismic quake set to shatter your complacency about organ donation" Sydney Morning Herald 19 February 2012
A new Australian short film, The Last Race, will be broadcast nationally on ABC1 at 6.30pm on Sunday 26 February 2012 .
This powerful film is inspired by the personal experience of producer Anita Belgiorno-Nettis, whose brother became an organ donor nine years ago.
The Last Race highlights different perspectives of organ donation a family confronted with the sudden death of their son, a young girl whose only chance of a future is receiving a lung transplant and the staff involved in caring for the patients and their families.
The film will be launched by the Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Catherine King on Wednesday 22 February 2012 in Sydney.
Anita Belgiorno-Nettis is the sole director of Alagna Films and the executive producer and co-producer of The Last Race. Anita was the Executive Producer of the renowned Australian film The Black Balloon, Winner of the Crystal Bear at the 2008 Berlin Film Festival and Winner of Best Picture at the Australian Film Industry (AFI) awards.
This event is part of DonateLife Week, Australias national awareness week to promote organ and tissue donation. The theme of this years DonateLife Week is ask and know your loved ones wishes.
The Last Race was made with financial assistance by the Australian Government. The film was shot on location at St Vincents Hospital in Sydney and the development of the film was assisted by a number of experts in the donation and transplantation sectors.
You can view the trailer at http://www.thelastrace.info/
I encourage you to watch The Last Race, and take the opportunity to ask and know your loved ones wishes during DonateLife Week 2012.
Please also let your friends and family know about the broadcast on Sunday night.
Read the Parliamentary Secretary media release here http://www.donatelife.gov.au/news-and-events/news-and-events/1816-compelling-film-prompts-family-discussion-of-organ-and-tissue-donation
Read the Parliamentary Secretarys speech here http://www.donatelife.gov.au/news-and-events/news-and-events/1817-speech-by-the-parliamentary-secretary-catherine-king-at-the-launch-of-the-last-race
Something we all should watch Daryl, let's know what you think of the show after you've seen it, I'll do the same.
This one is a bit different Chris, but if it upsets you then I agree you shouldn't watch it, I understand it is not for everybody.
As someone who donated a left kidney to someone I have a special interest in organ donation, and they can have the rest of me if it is any good when I expire.
A friend of mine heard that the Medical Uni was short of bodies to train their doctors and donated his body to them (medical science) when he died, he was a very dedicated supporter of organ donation after a friend of his died through lack or organ availability.