Documentaries

DAKOTA’S PRIDE is a heartwarming documentary about a father’s search for the truth about Down Syndrome. Tough questions are posed to and answered by a noted Harvard Physician, and parents of children with Down Syndrome. The answers are surprising and inspiring. In addition to being informative, this documentary celebrates the successes that have been and can be achieved by individuals with Down Syndrome.

DEEDAH is a documentary appropriate for all ages. The film is educational and encouraging, ideal for for expectant mothers and new mothers of children with Down syndrome, parents and siblings of children with Down syndrome, elementary school teachers and their students, Pediatricians, nurses, geneticists and other care takers.

 

MONICA & DAVID is a love story about two adults with Down syndrome. The film explores their marriage and the family who strives to support their needs. Monica and David want what other adults have—an independent life. While they are capable beyond expectations, their parents, aware of mainstream rejection of adults with intellectual disabilities, have trouble letting go. Full of humor, romance and everyday family drama, the film uses intimate fly-on-the wall footage to reveal the complexity of their story.

The Lily Harper Show: Hosting her own chat show Lily Harper interviews herself, getting the low down on life as an independent woman and Special Olympic athlete who lives with Down syndrome.

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