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Valentina

December 2021 •Spanish

Valentina is fed up of her Down’s syndrome, convinced that it prevents her from making her dream true: becoming a trapeze artist. But a magical journey will reveal to her all that she is capable of doing.

8.0

A Costume for Nicolas

September 2021 •Spanish

After losing his mother, a boy with Down syndrome takes his trunk of magical costumes to live with his grandparents in this animated tale.

6.7

Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie

April 2021 •English

Documentary about the making of ’Spring Break Zombie Massacre.’

0.0

Julián

Invalid date •English

The wide-eyed Julián spends a summer of discovery in NYC with his Abuela. Nearly strangers, they brace themselves for tense conversations and new adventures. The colourful chaos of Abuela’s world, and the stories she tells him, awakens something within Julián... questions about who he is and who he could be. Julián’s journey will reach across the diaspora, from Brooklyn block to the depths of the ocean, in an intergenerational ebb and flow. Through Abuela’s world, Julián explores his identity, gender expression and the hidden heritage of his family.

0.0

Dr. Andrew Weil's Guide to Eating Well

June 2007 •English

One of America's best-known and most respected doctors offers a sensible approach to eating: He emphasizes enjoyment over deprivation, and long-term health benefits over short-term weight loss. Dr. Weil assures us that there is no confusion among nutrition experts about the optimal diet for health, body weight, and longevity. Understanding inflammation to be the root cause of many chronic illnesses, he gives science-based recommendations to help combat specific health concerns, all as part of an anti-inflammatory diet. On the subject of dietary supplements, he talks about what's perilous and what can help.

5.5

No Child of Mine

October 1993 •English

A woman attempts to stop her daughter signing away her down syndrome grandson for adoption. Based on a true story.

8.1

Cholesterol: The Great Bluff

October 2016 •French

The link between heart disease and blood cholesterol is a medical dogma that has existed for the past fifty years and has led to the development of a billion-dollar, low-fat, food industry, as well as to statins, a drug that lower “bad cholesterol” levels, so it has became one of the most prescribed medicines in the world. But more and more researchers are openly questioning the mainstream opinions on cholesterol…

8.2

Poppy

October 2021 •English

A young woman with Down Syndrome begins a journey chases her dream of becoming a mechanic, despite being held back by the person she trusts the most.

9.0

Novena

August 2013 •English

In 2012, Stephen Vaughan and Kay Ferreter are invited to address the congregation at St. Joseph's Redemptorists Church in Dundalk, Ireland for the Solemn Novena Festival. In a powerful speech, the pair describe their experiences being gay and lesbian in Ireland, feeling excluded by Catholic doctrine, and the importance of a more inclusive church.

7.4

Better Brain Health: We Are What We Eat

September 2019 •French

Documentary about the connection between diet and the brain.

7.2

A Normal Life

December 2016 •English

A week away from leaving for his first year of college, Michael starts to become frustrated with his parent's overprotective tendencies toward his teen brother Nathan, who has Down syndrome.

6.5

Jefftowne

September 1997 •English

jefftowne is a 1998 documentary shot and directed by Daniel Kraus and distributed by Troma Entertainment. It chronicles the life of Jeff Towne, a 40 year old Iowa City resident who suffers from Downs Syndrome, obesity, alcoholism, and circulation problems. Towne also enjoys pornography and lives with his 90-year-old adoptive grandmother.

0.0

El laberinto de las lunas

November 2019 •Spanish

A film about Karla Ojeda and Maira Ramírez, two transvestites going through adoption, and Gabriela Mansilla, mother of a trans girl. Their stories are intertwined with songs and poems by Susy Shock, a trans artist, poet and writer.

7.2

Lars is LOL

September 2023 •Norwegian

Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars. Can Amanda find the courage to stand out and be true to herself?

8.2

Ian

December 2018 •

Ian was born with cerebral palsy. All he wants is to make friends, although it seems impossible to achieve when discrimination and bullying keep him away from his beloved playground. However, this young boy is determined and won't give up easily. The emotional animated short film shares a story about a boy with a disability called IAN. Ian's mother created IAN foundation to fight against the lack of information and knowledge that often lead people with disabilities to be bullied and isolated. The short Ian rises from the need and goal of this foundation to reach every home with an inclusion message. Sheila, Ian's Foundation founder and works to make society understand that when talking about inclusion there is no time to waste. This award-winning film was written and produced by Gastón Gorali and Oscar winner Juan José Campanella's Buenos Aires-based animation studio took home the top prize at LA Shorts International Film Festival and several major international awards.

0.0

Into the Spotlight

April 2023 •English

On the heels of a tragedy and the COVID-19 pandemic, a Dallas-based theatre troupe comprised of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are determined to write, rehearse, and perform their 11th annual original musical.

0.0

Danny and Nicky

December 1969 •English

This feature documentary offers a comparison of the care of two boys with Down syndrome. Danny lives at home with his brothers and sisters and attends a special neighborhood school for children with disabilities. Nicky lives in a large institution for persons with intellectual disabilities. This film clarifies common misconceptions about intellectual disabilities, and presents an intimate portrait of the families, staff, and communities that come together to assist Danny and Nicky in learning, playing, and living a fulfilling life.

6.4

The Grown-Ups

June 2017 •Spanish

A group of friends with Down Syndrome have been attending the same school for 40 years, and they are tired of being treated like children, they are grown-ups and want to live as such.

8.0

A Spot for Frog

June 2022 •English

Locked out of the school art room, a creative non-binary teen named Frog grapples with anxiety as they seek a new place to eat lunch. Imagination blurs with reality in this hybrid work of live action and animation about finding a place to belong.

0.0

The 17%

Invalid date •English

Entrepreneur Collette Divitto, who has Down syndrome, transforms workplace culture through her successful cookie company. Addressing the 83% unemployment rate among disabled people, she builds an inclusive business model built on individual strengths rather than perceived deficits. The film follows Collette's unique approach to hiring and workplace culture, showcasing the ripple effects of her leadership throughout the business community.

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Leonardo Espinoza

Alicia Garcia

Benjamín Jara

Elizabeth Biava

Carolina Matamala

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