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'I know it's me, but I see a different person'

Eight years ago, Robert Chelsea was hit by a drunk driver and sustained third-degree burns on more than half of his body.

In 2019, he became the first ever African American recipient of a full-face transplant.

Filmed & directed: Hannah Long-Higgins

Producer: Ben Davis

Sound Recordists: Tamika Adams, Paige Sutherland

Executive Producer: Vara Szajkowski

With thanks to Brigham and Women’s Hospital.