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Vito-Man
Vito-Man

Vito-Man

A beacon of light for his family, young Vito Baliva serves as an example of the value that people with Down syndrome bring to society.

Genres

DocumentaryDrama

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Vito is a sweet little boy with Down syndrome, and this short documentary puts his energetic, jolly personality on full display as he interacts with his loving family. By showing Vito’s dignity and inherent value, Vito-Man tackles the difficult conversation that is the eradication of people with Down syndrome, proving that an extra chromosome should not be a death sentence.

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Budget

$695

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

11 December 2024

Country

Cast

Vito Baliva

Vito Baliva

himself

Jess Fabrizio

Jess Fabrizio

herself

Anthony Baliva

Anthony Baliva

himself

Enzo Baliva

Enzo Baliva

himself

Anna Baliva

Anna Baliva

herself

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