A Parting Gift
2017 - 2014
Documentary
Every year in Ireland, about 120 people donate their bodies to medical science and education. Unlike organ donation, the person decides to gift their entire corpse to one of Ireland's six medical schools; becoming 'silent teachers' after death.In the Anatomy Department at Trinity College Dublin, the Body Donation programme is overseen by Joint Chief Technical Officers Siobhan Ward and Philomena McAteer. Their job is to look after each new donor, as well as their bereaved families.A PARTING GIFT follows 1st year medical students as their education is enriched by direct contact with the donor remains.The documentaries encompass science & medical history, cultural attitudes towards death & bereavement and the big questions of mortality & spirituality.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch A Parting Gift streaming on Tubi. It is also possible to buy A Parting Gift on Prime Video.
'A Parting Gift' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, A Parting Gift is available in Canada, and the US
If A Parting Gift is not available in your country or you're traveling, use NordVPN to access it anywhere. Plus, Reelgood users get 3 months free, making it easier to enjoy your favorite content without interruptions.
| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi (Free) | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Tubi (Free) | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:03:54 AM, 06/21/2025 PST
More Information on A Parting Gift
Every year in Ireland, about 120 people donate their bodies to medical science and education. Unlike organ donation, the person decides to gift their entire corpse to one of Ireland's six medical schools; becoming 'silent teachers' after death.In the Anatomy Department at Trinity College Dublin, the Body Donation programme is overseen by Joint Chief Technical Officers Siobhan Ward and Philomena McAteer. Their job is to look after each new donor, as well as their bereaved families.A PARTING GIFT follows 1st year medical students as their education is enriched by direct contact with the donor remains.The documentaries encompass science & medical history, cultural attitudes towards death & bereavement and the big questions of mortality & spirituality. A Parting Gift has one or more episodes free on Tubi, and available for purchase on Prime Video. It's a documentary show with 2 episodes over 1 season. A Parting Gift is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons.
Ratings & Reviews
The Reelgood Score is a comprehensive weighted index designed to evaluate movie & TV quality, deriving its value from a blend of Reelgood user engagement, external ratings metrics expressed through content popularity, and user feedback, including ratings such as "loved," "liked," and "disliked." The score is presented on a scale from 1 to 100, where 100 signifies content that is highly esteemed and positively rated within the community.
There are no lists with this title yet
Add this to one of your custom lists to be the first featured here!
EPISODE GUIDE
A Parting Gift Season 1 Overview
Oct 30, 2014 - Nov 6, 2014Season 1 of A Parting Gift has 2 episodes that are available to stream on Tubi (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.
A Parting Gift Season 1 Episodes
S01 E02Part 2
Nov 6, 2014In episode two we catch up with the students’ progress as they approach end-of-year exams, as well as hearing from...
S01 E02 of A Parting Gift is available to stream on Tubi (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.
S01 E01 Part 1
Oct 30, 2014In episode one, we meet the 1st year Medical students as they are introduced to the donors for the first...
S01 E01 of A Parting Gift is available to stream on Tubi (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.
