The Chaplain & The Doctor

Written By David Schnitzer

An 80-year-old, African American chaplain at a trauma center in Oakland, California, and a white Jewish physician have been colleagues on the Palliative Care service for over a decade. Chaplains and doctors do not usually pair up within the hierarchical and siloed halls of hospitals. The doctor, trained in medical interventions and science, was not seeking a relationship with a chaplain. And the chaplain never expected the doctor to take interest in her work. The two women’s shared values and history overcome tensions and go on to do their best work together.

  • Year: 2025

  • Runtime: 85 minutes

  • Language: English

  • Country: United States

  • Director: Jessica Zitter

David Schnitzer
Previous

The Changebaker
Next

Come See Me in the Good Light