/3 min. / Documentary
/2004 / USA

In this moving short video, we meet a boy whose little sister has Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Through a poem he wrote, we see the strong bond that exists between these siblings

This film is one of a series on sibling relationships featuring children and adults with Angelman syndrome (AS) and part of The Angelman Project, an extensive video documentation project of this rare genetic disorder. The Angelman Project is funded by grants from The National Institutes of Health, and produced by GeneticaLens.

Louise Tiranoff - Filmmaker

Louise Tiranoff, Cinematographer and Principal Investigator of The Angelman Project and founder of GeneticaLens (an independent film company specializing in films on rare disorders), is a television producer and documentary filmmaker with more than 25 years experience, including television programs and series for WRC/NBC-TV, Washington; WCBS-TV, NYC; A&E and HBO.