Learning to Drive
19 min / narrative / 2016 / USA
During a road trip to scatter their mother’s ashes at the Grand Canyon, Michael, a young man with Down syndrome, is determined to convince his caring but clueless brother, Red, to teach him how to drive. Unfortunately, Red has not only found himself overwhelmed by the additional responsibility of caring for Michael, but is distracted by a sudden opportunity that has changed their travel plans and possibly their lives. In a quirky, humorous turn, Michael takes it upon himself to prove his resolve.
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