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 min. / documentary / 2009 / Belgium / English subtitles
Beyond Borders is a strong poet mosaic narration representing three people of different ethnic origin having a physical or mental disability.
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.
27 min. / narrative / 1980 / USA
Starring two young people with Down syndrome, this sensitive drama focuses on their desire to have a relationship. Board and Care won the Academy Award in 1980 for Best Live Action Short Subject.
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.
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 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.
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.
16 min. / narrative / 2004 / Spain
"When the white moon is gone" is a surreal trip between the real and the imaginary; characters dance to the rhythm of hope in a world without future.
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.
3 min. / music video / 2006 / Lebanon
A unique music video from Lebanon with a universal message of acceptance and tolerance.
25 min. / narrative / 2002 / USA
Seth, a shy man with developmental disabilities, lives in a group home with Linda, a woman he loves from afar. Today is Linda's last day living in the group home. Will Seth come out of his dream world and declare his love to her?
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.
45 min. / documentary / 2007 / USA
A look into the dedication of direct support professionals during and after hurricane Katrina. For months, working long hours for low pay, they put others before themselves, providing care and support with improvised resources.
2 min. / narrative / 2000 / USA
Seth Ehrlich, a person with developmental disabilities gives a commentary on a community's efforts to deny a group home from opening.
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.
14 min. / narrative / 1999 / USA
The year is 3168 and planet Earth is being threatened by the evil Natas, from planet Olvidan. Hope for a peaceful future lies in the hands of the Karate Ruler. All actors in this sci-fi thriller have developmental disabilities.
42 min. / narrative / 2005 / USA
A tale about Viru, a self-proclaimed music buff, and how he survived his first day at summer camp. This video features acting and musical performances by people with developmental disabilities.
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.
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."
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.
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.
45 min. / narrative / 2006 / USA
A documentary film crew captures the behind the scenes happenings during the making of a vampire film. Reality and fiction become blurred as the seven actors with developmental disabilities lose themselves in their roles.
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.
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.
14 min. / narrative / 2007 / Australia
With unfailing determination, a man with a developmental disability forces his family to understandhis perspective of the world he lives in.
11 min. / documentary / 2004 / USA
A couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage in this candid and touching portrait.
3 min. / music video / 2006 / USA
Hip Hop artist LAZ D performs his inspirational music against the backdrop of crime scenes, parking garages, and the streets of downtown Portland, Oregon
12 min. / animation / 2001 / USA
The Great Little Mouse is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities. It is the story of Reggie, a naughty, flying mouse, who helps bring people together.
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.
9 min. / Live Action and Animation / 2003 / UK
The House tells the story of a group of women as they explore their own lives and memories through drawings and animations the director created from their artwork.
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.
20 min. / narrative / 1998 / USA
A tale of love, money, the mob, the FBI and a 1968 convertible.
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.
25 min. / narrative / 2008 / USA
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created. There was no need for family or friends. Or was there?
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 correspondent, Geraldo Rivera, was one of the first exposé ever done on local television. As a result of this program airing on WABC-TV, the manner of treating people with disabilities was forever changed.
