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Watch D TOUR on the PBS Online Video Player
Last week, D TOUR premiered on Independent Lens. The film chronicles musician Pat Spurgeon’s search for a living kidney donor and the challenges associated with finding a viable match.
Missed the broadcast? Don’t worry––the film is available to watch in its entirety for free until next Tuesday, Nov. 17, on the PBS online video player.
Also, be sure to check out the D TOUR companion website, which includes an interview with Pat Spurgeon, a Filmmaker Statement, and an organ donation Myths & Realities Quiz.
D TOUR Premiering Tonight on Independent Lens
“D TOUR goes in a couple of stunning directions, especially in the roller coaster final half hour.”
- NUVO Newsweekly
Pat Spurgeon has big dreams to make it as an indie rock musician. Just as his career is about to take off, he suffers an incredible setback when one of his kidneys begins to fail. Follow Pat on his emotional search for a living organ donor. But can he balance his health with a rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle?
D TOUR premieres tonight, November 10, at 10:00 PM on Independent Lens on PBS (check local listings).
Q&A with Indie Musician Pat Spurgeon at Community Cinema Screening in Philadelphia
On Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 PM, the College of Physicians of Philadelphia will host a Community Cinema screening of D TOUR with a special “Skype appearance” afterward by Pat Spurgeon from the indie rock band Rogue Wave.
D TOUR chronicles Spurgeon’s search for a living kidney donor and the challenges with finding a viable match. Learn about the myths and facts of organ donation from a panel of local experts and get a chance to ask Spurgeon questions about his life, what he’s learned and how he’s moving forward. Staff and volunteers from the Gift of Life Donor Program will also be on hand to sign up organ donors and answer your questions.
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