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.
7 min . / narrative / 2009 / Australia
A young man's charm and charisma challenges the prejudices of a stranger at a bus stop.
20 minutes / 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.
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.
46 min. / Documentary / 2002 / USA
This realistic yet loving portrait counters saccharine portrayals of people with developmental disabilities. Marni and Kris, married in 1993, live and work in NYC. Laced with irreverent humor, their story questions the meaning of "intelligence."
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.
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.”
