13 min. / documentary / 2008 / Sweden - in Swedish with English subtitles
Anders and Harri are best friends. Both are interested in music. Anders is obsessed with trains. The two friends decide to go to Getå, scene of Sweden’s worst ever train disaster in 1918.
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.
84 min. / documentary / 2006 / USA
Billy the Kid is an inspiring portrayal of adolescence, which takes an intimate look at a truly unique character - 15-year-old 'outsider' Billy, who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome after the making of the film.
11 min. / documentary / 2007 / Scotland
Yasmin Fedda's award winning documentary Breadmakers focuses on Edinburgh's Garvald Bakery, a social enterprise staffed by 12 people with learning disabilities.
25 min. & 8 min. / documentary / 2002 & 2005 / USA
Burt is a video that portrays a man with developmental disabilities who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
10 min. / documentary / 2010 / USA
Follow Jayden, a two and half year old diagnosed with autism, through his first months of school in the Bronx.
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.
20 min. / documentary / 2002 / USA
Cassilly: How I Got To College is a compelling story of a young woman who has overcome barriers and whose successful participation in a community college has enhanced the quality of her life.
11 min. / documentary / 2009 / USA
Despite severe medical hardships, learning disabilities, and challenges "fitting in" with peers. Ben's love for life, and for music, shines through.
8 min. / documentary / 2009 / Spain
Madrid dance troop Danza Down enchants audiences with classical ballet, traditional Spanish dance and musical theatre performances. What makes this dance troop special is that all of the dancers in the troop have Down Syndrome.
4 min. / documentary / 2010 / USA
Ella and Eavan, both age 6, are identical twins. They were born only three minutes apart, yet are separated by a large distinction: Ella has Down syndrome while Eavan does not.
18 min. / narrative / 2009 / USA
Retired coal miner Carl Short, 65, lives with his 40-year old, son Sammy, who has Down syndrome. Carl suffers from black lung. When money from a class action lawsuit fails to materialize, Carl realizes his options are running out.
54 min. / documentary / 2010 / Poland
Downtown showcases the work of Polish photographer Oiko Petersen, who decided to feature people with Down syndrome in a high fashion photo spread.
4 min. / documentary / 2004 / USA
This fun, inspirational short video presents children and adults with Down syndrome, talking about their dreams and triumphs.
19 min. / documentary / 2009 / the Netherlands / English subtitles
A portrait of an autistic Hindu boy, Drona, as seen through the eyes of Arjun, his elder brother. A lovingly double-portrait of two brothers.
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.
9 1/2 min. / documentary / 2000 / USA
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with mental disabilities situated in grossly understaffed, inadequate and neglectful psychiatric facilities around the world.
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.
45 min. / documentary / 1991 / USA
In 1990, a group of 12 young adults with developmental disabilities journeys to Africa in an attempt to scale Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak.
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.
25 min. / documentary / 2009 / Norway
Martin is severely brain damaged due to a car accident, and can no longer move or speak. Martin used to live life in the fast lane. Now he’s working as a ghost. In Norwegian with English subtitles.
21 min. / documentary / 2004 / USA
Filled with humorous and poignant assessments of his life, this documentary also explores the complexities of expression as autistic artist Larry Bissonnette moves between speech, typing and painting.
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.
26 min. / documentary / 2008 / USA
In the Spring of 2007, when a Minneapolis Theater company put on a show titled "Rise of the Celebretards," people with disabilities and their allies took action. "Offense Taken" documents this community's response to the public use of the "R" word.
7 ½ min. / documentary / 2011 / USA
35 persons with developmental disabilities answer the same one question: If you can change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
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. This documentary verite explores the intimate and original view of human struggle told through the stories of these unique individuals.
30 min./ documentary / 2010 / Australia
Mark Boerebach lives in a black and white world but he dreams in color. A nearly blind recluse with Asperger's Syndrome, can he break out of his constrictive routine and show his amazing music chart recall on a live TV quiz show?
11 min. / documentary / 2004 / USA
A couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage in this candid and touching portrait.
4 min. / documentary / 2008 / UK
As Matthew becomes Mrs. Sparkle, he shares what the transformation means to him.
56 min. / documentary / 2007 / USA
The story of world-class weight lifter Jon Shapiro and his childhood sweetheart Holly James, both of whom were born with Down syndrome.
93 min. / documentary / 2009 / USA
The Horse Boy is a touching tale of family resilience in the face of a young boy’s autism. An up close and deeply personal look at a devoted couple’s heart-wrenching decision to travel to the ends of the earth to heal their son
13 min. / documentary / 2009 / USA
Brothers and sisters have a unique window into each other's world. And when one of the siblings in the family has autism, that window provides a penetrating view into this fascinating and often misunderstood developmental disability.
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.
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.
72 min. / documentary / 2007 / USA
“When I found my sister 47 years after she was sent away, we reestablished a loving relationship and share our story with the hope that other families will be inspired to ask about and find a missing member.”
28 min. / documentary / 1972 / USA
Focusing on an institution located in Staten Island, NY, this film, with reporter, Geraldo Rivera, was one of the first exposés on local television. As a result of its airing on WABC-TV, the manner of treating people with disabilities was forever changed.