Open Hearts Filming Locations
Where was Open Hearts filmed? Open Hearts was filmed in 2 locations across Haiti and United States in the following places:
Open Hearts Filming Locations
Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital city, sits on the Gulf of Gonâve. The Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien honors the nation’s history and founding fathers. The Iron Market, a large 1891 covered bazaar, has produce and handicraft vendors. Nearby is the immense Notre Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral, reduced to a ruin by a 2010 earthquake. Colorful gingerbread-style houses from the turn of the 19th century dot the city.
Akron is a city in Ohio. It’s home to Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, with a Tudor Revival manor house, a conservatory and landscaped grounds. The Akron Art Museum displays modern pieces, including pop art and photos, in an 1899 building with a dramatic glass and steel addition. To the north, Hale Farm and Village offers a glimpse of life in the 19th century, with 32 restored buildings, plus gardens and farm animals.
Open Hearts (2021)
In the developing country of Haiti, Dr. Jeff Kempf and an international team of doctors attempt to save 12 children with pediatric heart surgery in a single week, while simultaneously challenging conventional approaches to charity through empowering St. Damien Pediatric Hospital towards self-sufficiency. Open Hearts pulls back the curtain on everything from logistical coordination to the symphony of open heart surgery, revealing a detailed world that few outside of the profession ever get to see. But when complications arise the abilities of these medical professionals are put to the test. This renewed approach to global partnership has transformed pediatric cardiac care in Haiti by helping to train its first pediatric cardiologist, and enabling St. Damien to become the first hospital in Haiti capable of treating children with heart disease. "Charity" must change, and this striking example of humanity and excellence draws you in while challenging what it looks like to lend a hand.