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 17 min. / Narrative / 2005 / UK A man with Down syndrome discovers there is more to life than films when he discovers the outside world. >> Down syndrome, foreign, independence, performance - captioned version click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Documentary / 2002 / UAE In the United Arab Emirates, children with Down syndrome are often hidden away at home or in hospitals. One exceptional family and their love for their child form the focus of this moving documentary. >> Down syndrome, relationships , foreign ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 47 min. / Documentary / 2006 / CANADA The film is an intimate portrait of Andrea Friedman and her family. It demonstrates what can be accomplished with laughter, perserverance and love.>> Down syndrome, family, performance click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 15 min. / Documentary / 1970 / USA This ground breaking documentary, premiered at the White House Conference on Children (1970), portrays the behaviors and achievements of Georgia, a four year old girl with autism, in her special education class.>> autism, education system, history ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 35 min. / Documentary / 2008 / USA A performing arts studio for adults with developmental disabilities changes the perception of Hollywood casting agents and producers enabling them to hire these trained actors to play characters with disabilities in film and television.>> Down syndrome, family, foreign, performance click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Documentary / 2004 / USA In this 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.>> Angelman Syndrome, relationships click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 6 min. / Narrative / 2006 / USA The story of a man who copes with his disability by living through his dreams. The only problem is that even in his dreams he cannot escape the reality of his existence.>> Down syndrome, relationships click here for video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 40 min. / Documentary / 2004 / USA Sue Rubin has autism. With the help of a facilitated communication board, she takes the audience inside, on an extraordinary journey to explain what she feels and does. This Academy Award nominated documentary offers a fascinating view of autism as it has rarely been seen – from the inside out.>> autism ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 2 1/2 min. / Claymation / 2002 / Scotland A clerk has closed his bank for the night when a robber bursts in and steals all the money. The bankrobber flees with the police in hot pursuit. He crashes his truck into a tree, is captured and thrown into jail. Meanwhile the bank takes the reward! >> animation, autism, claymation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 63 min. / Documentary / 2007 / USA An award winning and deeply profound feature, this beautifully shot film is about one family’s struggle to heal their son with autism.>> autism, children, family ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 52 min. / Documentary/ 1998 / USA Following the struggle of the Shepard family over a period of five years, this powerful and evocative video documents the slow, painful process of reaching one child with autism. It offers tremendous insight into the stress families and educators face as they tackle this mysterious disorder, while giving hope and inspiration to those who are determined to bring their children out from behind the glass door of autism. >> autism, children, family, education ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 4 min. / Documentary / 2007 / Germany / in German with English subtitles A unique and artistically made documentary by a young filmmaker who assumes that he might have Asperger’s Syndrome.>> Asperger's Syndrome, foreign click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 120 min. / Documentary / 2004 / USA Whether composing albums in the style of '50s television theme music (particularly Sea Hunt), or stalking celebrities like his idol Johnny Mathis or Jeff "son of Sea Hunt" Bridges, Richard Peterson is more than just your average autistic street performer. Big City Dick follows Peterson through nearly a decade of his life, depicting his many personal oddities as he seeks a regularly paying gig as a musician and composer. >> artist, autism click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 40 min. / Documentary / 2007 / USA A rare look at an unusual relationship between two people with disabilities. The film tells the story of Diana Braun who has Down syndrome, and Kathy Conour who is non-verbal and has Cerebral Palsy, and their tireless activism for the rights of people with disabilities. Body and Soul: Diana & Kathy moves beyond disability and activism to a story of a profound, creative friendship.>> advocacy, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 78 min. / Documentary / 2005 / USA Did Eunice Baker, a borderline mentally retarded woman really commit the murder of the child she was babysitting? By delving into her troubled background, this film explores the complexities leading up to that tragic night. This compelling documentary will stir your emotions while raising serious questions about whether our legal system is able to protect the rights of mentally disabled people.>> court system, relationships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 50 min. / Documentary / 2005 / UK This captivating film explores an unusual form of human intelligence, the autistic savant. Daniel Tammet, unique in his ability to articulate his savant experience, is featured.>> savant ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 28 min. / Documentary / 2004 / Sweden / in Swedish with English subtitles This moving film portrays two pairs of brothers living in a remote and isolated area of Sweden. Both pairs have chosen to live together for most of their lives, but for very different reasons.>> relationships, foreign ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 25 min. / Documentary / 2002 / USA Burt is a video that portrays a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.>> history, relationships, savant- caption version available click here for preview click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 8 min. / Documentary / 2005 / USA At the age of 84, Burt, a man with developmental disabilities, gives an update (2001 - 2005) of his life and times. history, relationships, savant click here for 2001-2005 update ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 28 min. / Documentary / 2007 / USA Carl Bentson has a great bike and a great attitude about life. His favorite word is "Yeah." With a congenital condition which is never named, we see how Carl supports the community and the community supports Carl. This documentary will make you feel great. It's a community lesson for the whole world. Yeah.>> community, family click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 30 min. / Documentary / 2005 / Mexico / in Spanish with English subtitles Carmela is a life affirming film about a mother with polio and her son with Down syndrome. Despite their disabilities, they manage to survive and overcome the daily challenges that Mexico City offers their extraordinary lives.>> Down syndrome, relationships, foreign click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 20 min. / Documentary / 2002 / USA This is a compelling story of a young woman with significant disabilities who overcame challenges to attend a community college. It is a story of self-determination to assure a quality life in the community.>> education system click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 50 min. / Documentary / 2007 / China / in Chinese with English subtitles A very personal documentary on a group of families seeking help for their severely autistic children. Among them is the Wei family. We follow their progress over three months, resulting in an extraordinary story of parental love.>> autism, family, foreign click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 44 min. / Documentary / 2008 / USA On a frosty morning in September 2007, Karen Gaffney plunged into the dark waters of Lake Tahoe. Her ambitious goal: to be the first woman to swim the nine-mile distance across the lake.>> athlete, Down syndrome, family ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 2 min. / Music Video / 2006 / UK This animation is a dream sequence of a young learning disabled woman named Debbie. She is trapped in her house by her wicked aunty. The only way she can get out of the house is in her dreams. The film shows dream people guiding her and helping her to run away.>> animation, dance, down syndrome, music click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Music Video / 2006 / Lebanon / in Lebanese with English subtitles A unique music video from Lebanon with a universal message of acceptance and tolerance.>> performance, foreign click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 25 min. / Narrative / 2002 / USA Seth, a shy man with developmental disabilities, lives in a group home with Linda, a woman he loves from afar. Today is Linda's last day living in the group home. Will Seth come out of his dream world and declare his love to her?>> performance, relationships - caption version available click here for preview click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 4 min. / Documentary / 2004 / USA This fun, inspirational short video presents children and adults with Down syndrome, talking about their dreams and triumphs.>> Down syndrome click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 25 min. / Narrative / 1996 / USA We are reminded of the emotional difficulties of adolescent love when a young boy with Down syndrome develops a crush on a beautiful violinist in his school. To win her affections, he draws her pictures and starts learning piano, dreaming of being her accompanist. Will she reciprocate?>> Down syndrome, performance, relationships click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 45 min. & 8 min. versions / Documentary / 2003 / USA Emma was born with Down Syndrome which makes her different from her twin sister. In telling Emma's story through the eyes of her parents, the film challenges our perception of difference. >> Down syndrome, education system ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 16 min. / Narrative / 2004 / USA / in Spanish with English subtitles An Argentine family immigrates to the US in hope for a better life. The story is told from the point of view of a son who has Down syndrome.>> Down syndrome, family, foreign, performance click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 14 min. / Documentary / 2004 / USA Fathers’ Voices focuses on four men raising children with developmental disabilities. In a close up, honest and powerful manner, they share their hopes, dreams, joys and challenges.>> family click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Animation / 2004 / UK A British artist with Down syndrome created these playful drawings and stories, which his father animated. 1st Animations includes 4 of these unique collaborations.>> animation, artist, Down syndrome, foreign ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 72 min. / Narrative / 2002 / UK Adopted at birth, Joe is overwhelmed by an obsessive desire to trace his real parents after the birth of his daughter. When he discovers that his mother and father have developmental disabilities and were not aware they had a child, his world is blown apart. >> foreign, performance, relationships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 11 min. / Documentary / 2004 / USA While it is the second most common cause of mental retardation, Fragile X Syndrome still remains a largely unknown phenomenon. This is a gripping look inside one family where all members are affected by this inherited chromosomal disorder.>> Fragile X Syndrome, relationships click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Dance Performance / 2004 / Germany People often express joy through movements. The clip does not only represent the visualization of the song Hands Away but is at the same time a study of the way young people with various handicaps dance.>> dance click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 85 min. / Documentary / 2007 / France / in French with English subtitles Acclaimed French actress Sandrine Bonnaire won the International Film Critics Federation Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007 with her beautifully filmed directorial debut Her name is Sabine. >> autism, foreign, siblings click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 45 min. / Documentary / 2007 / USA A look into the dedication of direct support professionals during and after hurricane Katrina. For months, working long hours for low pay, they put others before themselves, providing care and support with improvised resources. >> direct support professionals click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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2 min. / Narrative / 2000 / USA Seth Ehrlich, a person with developmental disabilities gives a commentary on a community's efforts to deny a group home from opening.>> community, performance - caption version available click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 49 min. / Documentary / 2008 / Italy This beautiful film reveals how painful and lonely life can be for a teenager with autism. With wisdom beyond his years, Patrick takes us into his emotional world through the words he types into his computer.>> autism, foreign, teenager click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 82 min. / Documentary / 2002 / USA This film documents the real-life transcontinental journey of a group of adults with disabilities. These travelers serve as journalists who videotape interviews with people they meet along the way. Joined by counselors, they cross paths with evangelizers, homeless men, hitchhikers, country music lovers, alligator wranglers, migrant workers, Las Vegas showgirls, movie stars and a palm reader with red, foot-long fingernails. >> comedy click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 27 min. / Documentary / 2005 / USA The world famous “How's Your News?” crew are at it again with their insightful and, often times, hilarious coverage of the 2004 Presidential campaign.>> comedy - caption version available click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 5 min. / Music Video / 2005 / Finland A music video about the ability of a musician not the disability of an autistic man.>> autism, music video click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 45 min. / Documentary / 2002 / USA Can a person with a mental disability be a good parent? This film takes a rare look at the controversial subject of parents with intellectual disabilities and their children. >> relationships click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 2 min. / Music video / 1998 / Brazil Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is "normal," the other has Down syndrome. As you get to know their daily activities, you conclude the obvious, but the ending is a significant surprise. >> children, Down Syndrome, foreign click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 11 min. / Animation / 2004 / Canada An emotionally moving love story about two men with Down syndrome, this animation explores themes of love, loss and healing. Creatively given life through a unique process of back-lighting clay on glass, the shimmering result is what the director describes as “stained glass in motion.” >> animation, Down syndrome, relationships, foreign - caption version available click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 12 min. / Narrative / 2007 / UK The story of a boy obsessed with making wishes. The days leading up to his birthday give us an insight to his life, and an exciting ending will make audiences think about how they perceive people. >> Down syndrome, family, foreign, performance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 18 min. / Narrative / 2003 / USA “The no good Luten is at it again. He has captured our cyborg and reprogrammed him. If he figures out how we made him, we are in deep trouble. The future of the world is in your hands.” The Karate Lover comes to the rescue. >> comedy, performance click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 14 min. / Narrative / 1999 / USA The year is 3168 and planet Earth is being threatened by the evil Natas, from planet Olvidan. Hope for a peaceful future lies in the hands of the Karate Ruler. All actors in this sci-fi thriller have developmental disabilities.>> comedy, performance click here for preview click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 93 min. / Narrative / 1986 / USA Co-written by Emily Perl Kingsley, the mother of a Down syndrome child, the script for this TV movie is based on her own experiences; the mother (Tyne Daly) devotes herself to training her child to surmount his handicaps.>> Down syndrome, parenting, performance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 42 min. / Narrative / 2005 / USA A tale about Viru, a self-proclaimed music buff, and how he survived his first day at summer camp. This video features acting and musical performances by people with developmental disabilities.>> comedy, musical, performance- caption version available click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 43 min. / Documentary / 2007 / USA Lest We Forget: Silent Voices chronicles the first person histories of people who lived in Ohio state institutions during the last years of institutionalization and the long journey home that is continuing today. While based in Ohio, the stories have national historical significance as a civil rights movement.>> history, institutions - caption version available click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 46 min. / Documentary / 2002 / USA This realistic yet loving portrait, made by a sibling, counters saccharine portrayals of people with developmental disabilities. Marni and Kris, married since 1993, live and work in New York City. Laced with irreverent humor, their story questions the meaning of "intelligence.">> family, marriage, relationships, siblings click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 15 min. / Documentary / 1993 / USA Little Hébert chronicles the pregnancy of the filmmaker's wife and birth of their son, who was born with Down's Syndrome. The video portrays the couple's fears, love and new outlook on life as a family. >> Down syndrome, parenting click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 29 min. / Documentary / 2004 / Netherlands / in Japanese with English subtitles Sixteen-year-old Yoshinori Takeuchi has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. Yoshi’s dream is to attend a regular Japanese high school, but his disability has prevented him from making that dream happen. He is working to understand his disability and make changes that will enable him to get the best possible education.>> Asperger’s Syndrome, autism, education, foreign ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 31 min. / Documentary / 2007 / USA The story of what happens when four young men with autism, from a public school, are chosen to pilot a college inclusion program in NYC.>> autism, college, inclusion click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 28 min. / Narrative / 2004 / Germany / in German with English subtitles "Loose Contact - one will meet ...or one will be met" tells the story of a slowly developing intimacy between two shy people with developmental disabilities. We follow their mutual evasions, and how they draw closer only to draw back again.>> acting, foreign, relationships click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 50 min. / Documentary / 2005 / UK What is it like to not understand the world you live in? What happens when the simplest daily tasks lead to anxiety, frustration and even violence? This documentary offers a rare glimpse into the world of four students with autism.>> autism, education system, foreign ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Animation / 2005 / Canada Mark is a film that will question our tendency to rush through life, while we ignore beauty and fulfillment in the many instances that pass us by.>> animation, foreign - caption version available click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 56 min. & 38 min. versions / Documentary / 2003 / USA A riveting and complex coming-of-age story of a teenager with multiple disabilities, who is a local celebrity in his NYC neighborhood. As Mark prepares for his religious rite-of-passage, a family and community must consider his life away from home and the West Side.>> family, community, religion ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 86 min. / Narrative / 2007 / USA A narrative about an unconventional love triangle between three childhood buddies; two girls, one born with Down syndrome, and one boy, who all grow up fighting who they are inside, how they are perceived by society as a whole.>> Down syndrome, family, relationships click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 96 min. / Narrative / 2005 / USA A New York story of two impoverished brothers, one of whom is developmentally disabled, and the bond of love they have for each other. Features performances by Vanessa Williams, Nashawn Kearse, Tatum O’Neal and introducing Christopher Scott and Donovan Jennings.>> Down syndrome, performance click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 21 min. / Documentary / 2004 / USA “It’s better for growing vegetables than people,” says autistic artist Larry Bissonnette, of his years living in an institution. Filled with humorous and poignant assessments of his life, this documentary also explores the complexities of expression as Larry moves between speech, typing and painting.>> artist, autism - captioned version click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 14 min. / Documentary / 2007 / USA This film showcases footage from Think of Me First as a Person, a film made in the 60’s and 70’s and narrated by a loving father about his son, a boy with Down syndrome.>> Down syndrome, family, history ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 45 min. / Narrative / 2006 / USA A documentary film crew captures the behind the scenes happenings during the making of a vampire film. Reality and fiction become blurred as the seven actors with developmental disabilities lose themselves in their roles. >> comedy, performance click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 4 min. / Documentary / 2003 / UK This personal documentary is a fast paced, stream of consciousness insight into the day-to-day journey of a person with Asperger’s Syndrome. >> Asperger's Syndrome, foreign click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 26 min. / Documentary / 2004 / Australia Through the course of this documentary the viewer is invited to get to know Eddie, a rare treat, and journey with him as he turns 18 and prepares to leave school.>> Down syndrome, family, foreign, teenager click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 83 min. / Documentary / 2003 / USA Laura, Tim W., and Tim S. were born with developmental disabilities and are now living outside an institution for the first time in years. This feature length documentary verite explores the intimate and original view of human struggle told through the stories of these unique individuals.>> relationships click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 52 min. / Documentary / 2000 / Australia An intimate character study, a comedic portrait and above all, an uplifting story of young actors pursuing their dream, this documentary follows an Australian theater group of individuals with intellectual disabilities. We are introduced to three full-time actors and writers with this theater group who share their talent, humor, personal hardships and desire for self-expression.>> foreign, performance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 7 min. / Documentary / 2002 / USA This innovative short film invites us into the world of a young man who has autism and muteness. In his own words, with the creative use of digitation, a communication board and the camera, we are offered an intimate glimpse into the challenges and frustrations of his everyday life.>> autism click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 26 min. / Documentary / 2006 / USA From a lifetime of institutionalization to international acclaim in the art world, this film is an intimate portrait of a compelling, eccentric and talented individual who has prevailed in the face of daunting odds. >> Artist, Down syndrome click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 25 min. / Documentary / 2005 / USA An episode from Random 1, a TV program on A&E, that focuses on two friends who meet and help total strangers. They encounter a shy young man with special needs who has one simple request: help him find his first date. >> relationships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 2 min. / Animation / 2003 / Scotland Playing God is an animation about Sam. He is out walking when a gunman shoots him dead. Sam flies up to heaven and he meets God. God isn’t feeling very well so he asks Sam to take over the job for a while. He now has the power to change historical events but can he prevent his own death? >> animation, Asperger's Syndrome, autism ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 16 min. / Documentary / 2004 / USA This documentary follows three New York City high school seniors with different disabilities as they graduate and attempt to make plans for their future.>> education system ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 18 min. / Narrative / 2000 / USA A mock weekly television show bringing the latest video news, featuring interviews, movie reviews and commentary.>> comedy, performance click here for preview click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 14 min. / Narrative / 2006 / Australia With unfailing determination, a man with a developmental disability forces his family to understand his perspective of the world he lives in. >> performance, foreign click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 5 min. / Animation / 2006 / USA This beautifully made animated music video brings to light little known events that shaped America's journey from dependence to independence. >> animation, history - captioned version click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 11 min. / Documentary / 2004 / USA A couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage in this candid portrait.>> relationships - caption version available click here for video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 10 min. / Documentary / 2003 / Canada A touching look inside the world of those who have grown up with a mentally challenged sibling and how this relationship has had a profound effect on their lives. >> siblings click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 30 min. / Documentary / 2007 / USA All of us have psychological and physiological qualities that shape our perception and experience of the world we live in. While these qualities do not define us, we carry them with us like a motorcycle carrying a sidecar. This film explores this idea by documenting an unusual friendship between two extraordinary people.>> artists ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 23 min. / Narrative / 1997 / Canada A contemporary Christmas tale, based on the best selling children's book "How Smudge Came" by Vancouver author, Nan Gregory - it is the simple endearing story of a young woman with Down Syndrome and her love for a stray puppy named Smudge.>> Down syndrome, performance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Animation / 1999 / USA An animation starring Ryan Power, an autistic teenager living in Austin, Texas, which documents his trip to the local store for a snack and drink.>> animation, autism click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 21 min. / Narrative / 2001 / Iran / in Iranian with English subtitles A father and his son with Down syndrome navigate life’s difficulties on the streets of Tehran, tackling unemployment, prejudice and homelessness. This poignant story unfolds with both tenderness and brutality as we see the complexity of surviving life’s challenges on the Iranian-Afghan border.>> Down syndrome, performance, foreign ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Music Video / 2006 / USA Hip Hop artist LAZ D performs his inspirational music against the backdrop of crime scenes, parking garages, and the streets of downtown Portland, Oregon.>> Down syndrome, music - caption version available click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 56 min. / Documentary / 2007 / USA We follow world-class weight lifter Jon Shapiro and his childhood sweetheart Holly James, over the course of three years, starting with their decision to get married.>> Down syndrome, family, relationships click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 9 min. / Music Video / 2001 / Iceland This unforgettable and award-winning video, conceived by and supervised by the musical group, Sigur Ros, features the Perlan special-needs theatre group acting out a simple but beautiful play about the elements. >> Down syndrome, performance, foreign click here for preview click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 47 min. / Documentary / 2006 / Canada The captivating story of the filmmaker's son Adam, a 12-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome, during a tumultuous year in the life of their family. >> autism, foreign click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 34 min. / Documentary / 2001 / USA The film takes an intimate look at Larry Selman, the filmmaker's 59-year old neighbor with developmental disabilities. A tale of personal persistence overcoming the odds, the film humanizes the story behind the abstract statistics of mental retardation, shedding light on how a community builds tolerance and understanding. >> relationships click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 108 min. / Narrative / 1996 / Belgium / in French with English subtitles "First there was nothing. Then there was music and then He made the sun." Jaco van Dormael's The Eighth Day begins by charting the creation of the earth seen through the eyes of Georges (Pascal Duquenne), who has Down syndrome. "On the third day He made records, and on the fourth, TV." It is Georges' irrepressible imagination which lies at the heart of van Dormael's original and inspired film. >> Down syndrome, performance, relationships, foreign click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 44 min. / Documentary / 2006 / USA A moving portrait of an exceptional young woman who works at a local veterinary clinic, rides horses, takes dance classes, and is developmentally disabled. When Gillian decides to move out of the house, her mother must come to terms with letting go.>> family, independence click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 12 min. / Animation / 2001 / USA The Great Little Mouse is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities. It is the story of Reggie, a naughty, flying mouse, who helps bring people together. >> animation, performance click here for preview click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 9 min. / Live Action and Animation / 2003 / UK The House tells the story of a group of women with mental disabilities, as they explore their own lives and memories through drawings and animations. It highlights aspects of their everyday lives, their dreams and aspirations and who they are. >> animation, foreign click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 1 min. / Narrative / 1995 / Belgium A short film using the original camera invented by the Lumiere Brothers in 1895. Made by Jaco Van Dormael, the director of The Eighth Day, this romantic short stars Pascal Duquenne. >> Down syndrome, performance, relationships, foreign click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Animation / 1998 / Scotland This animation was one of seven made on the theme of Elvis Presley that became part of a multimedia event linking video with live music and performance. The animation was created by artists with autistic spectrum disorders as part of Project Ability and is an account of Elvis's life, from childbirth to his untimely death. >> animation, autism click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 3 min. / Music Video / 2006 / UK This film is about a helpful character. He helps people to get things. In this film he gets us to follow him and the signs that he creates.>> dance, learning disabled, music, performance click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 6 min. / Animation / 2004 / UK What if the building you work in was not there when you turned up one morning? That is what happens in this fanciful animation, drawn by a British artist with Down syndrome and animated by his father.>> animation, artist, Down syndrome, foreign click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 42 min. / Documentary / 2005 / UK Kim Peek is a confounding mix of disability and brilliance and the inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Rain Man. This documentary follows Kim and his father on an incredible journey to unlock one the world’s most extraordinary minds.>> savant ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 23 min. / Documentary / 1982 / USA This film traces the life and extraordinary artistic ability of an unforgettable person who creates complex silhouettes by manually tearing construction paper. >> artist ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 20 min. / Narrative / 1998 / USA A tale of love, money, the mob, the FBI and a 1968 convertible.>> performance - caption version available click here for preview click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 2 min. / Animation / 2002 / Scotland Geordie Wirrell is standing on the front porch of his house. He is daydreaming when suddenly a meteor hurtles past him and crashes into the earth. He rushes to the meteor and decides to touch it with catastrophic consequences...>> animation, autism ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 57 min. / Documentary / 2006 / USA An insightful and soul-touching film about Jon, a 40-year old man, severely and profoundly affected by Down syndrome and how a family allowed themselves to change, grow and succeed because of him. >> Down syndrome, family click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 6 min. / Documentary / 2006 / USA A documentary exploring the relationship between Ariana, an eleven-year old girl, and Marcello, her five-year old non-verbal autistic brother. >> autism, relationships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 55 min. / Documentary / 2006 / USA A sister's search to understand her brother's life – this film tells the story of Nicky, who diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome has grown from a genius child into a young man who doesn't quite fit in the world. >> Asperger’s Syndrome, family, independence ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 24 min. / Documentary / 2000 / USA A playful, refreshing and unsentimental portrait of Rene, made by his close friend Duane Graves. This film offers insight into Rene’s personality and opportunities for him to mug for the camera.>> Down syndrome, family click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 9 min. / Documentary / 2007 / UK Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live with someone with a disability? Ups not Downs shows how one family in the UK deal with day-to-day life with a child with Down syndrome. Maybe this documentary will challenge your outlook on life. >> Down syndrome, family, siblings - caption version available click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 10 min. / Documentary / 2002 / UK Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live with someone with a disability? Ups of Downs shows how one family in the UK deal with day-to-day life with a child with Down syndrome. Maybe this documentary will challenge your outlook on life. >> artist, Down syndrome, family, foreign, performance click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 5 min. / Animation / 2005 / Ireland Andrew Pike, the creator of this wonderful animation, puts himself in a hypothetical meeting with the writer James Joyce. >> animation, foreign - caption version available click here to see video ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 25 min. / Narrative / 2008 / USA Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton that he created. There was no need for family or friends. Or was there?>> performance, relationships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 67 min. / Documentary / 2006 / Netherlands / In Dutch with English subtitles Dionne, Fran, Bertus and Maurits are actors with a developmental disability. In the documentary We're Normally Different you get taken away into their recognizable, but also surprising emotional life. You'll discover a world where boundaries between play and reality are fading and dreams and desires take central stage.>> foreign ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 8 min. / Documentary / 2005 / Ghana Challenging our notion of “handicapped,” this short film from Ghana illuminates the stigmas and prejudices parents face when raising a child with disabilities in this West African country.>> foreign - captioned version ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 28 min. / Documentary / 1972 / USA Focusing on an institution located in Staten Island, NY, this film, with correspondent, Geraldo Rivera, was one of the first exposé ever done on local television. As a result of this program airing on WABC-TV, the manner of treating people with disabilities was forever changed. >> history ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 10 min. / Performance / 2004 / UK Three impressive performance pieces by adults with developmental disabilities fuse exhilarating dance, cutting edge technology and film. The result is an artistic multi-media achievement.>> foreign, performance click here for preview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 15 min. / Narrative / 2007 / Australia When a fifteen-year-old girl with Down syndrome, steals a sex book from a mobile library, her mother forces her to take it back in an embarrassing family spectacle that only strengthens her daughter’s rebellious and irrepressible desire.>> Down syndrome, relationships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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 72 min. / Documentary / 1989 / USA How does a recent high school graduate with Down syndrome end up starring in a Hollywood movie with Demi Moore? This entertaining documentary shows us the answer to this question and follows this extraordinary young man through his challenges and triumphs.>> Down syndrome, performance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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