Swine Heart

An unprecedented and historical surgery has swept the nation and world at large; this is the story of the man who successfully underwent the first pig heart xenotransplant and changed the course of history for medical advancements in organ transplants.

In this short documentary, we follow the life of David Bennett Sr., A Father + Grandfather whose poor health gave him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance medical technology by becoming the first pig heart recipient. The story is guided by his only son, David Bennett Jr., who quickly became the family’s spokesperson following his father’s historic surgery and the media aftermath that ensued.