Filmed primarily in Edmonton, The Perfect Match follows Jacob, who upon learning his toddler son Ezra has a rare form of cancer, launches the Swab 4 Ezra campaign, urging more people — especially Black Canadians — to register as stem cell donors. Along the way, he meets Ufuoma Muwhen and Revée Agyepong Brown, sickle cell survivors whose lives were saved by stem cell transplants. Together, they advocate for the urgent need for diverse donors while confronting systemic racism and deep mistrust of the medical system within Black communities. Their journeys reveal how personal struggle can spark a powerful movement to save lives.
Through intimate storytelling, the film sheds light on critical shortcomings in Canada’s stem cell registry and underscores the life-saving impact of increased donation in Black communities. Sandro Silva will be joined by special guests Jacob Marfo (Founder of the Ezra Marfo Cancer Foundation), Ufuoma Muwhen (Founder and CEO of NotJustYou), and Revée Agyepong Brown (author of My Sickled Cells) for a post-screening panel discussion. Following the screening, Canadian Blood Services will be onsite, offering audiences the opportunity to take immediate action by joining the national stem cell registry and improving the chances of finding a match for patients in need.