Today we’re giving away a chance to watch the film Monica & David on Amazon! Visit the Monica & David Facebook page and/or Tweet the entry to enter. Winner will receive $2.99 from Amazon.com to rent Monica & David. Entry-Form
read moreMedical and legal shows re-tell the stories we experience as current events and try to add a bit of social commentary into the telling. Over the years actors and actresses who have Down syndrome have helped spread awareness of common concerns in…
read moreWhen someone with Down syndrome wants to break into the acting biz, the best place to find an agent who “gets it” is Kazarian/Measures/Ruskin & Associates (KMR) and Gail Williamson’s Down Syndrome in Arts & Media (DSiAM).
read moreToday’s short film tells the story of Glen Miller, a young man who decides to take matters into his own hands when his usual assistant takes the day off. “Cared Witless” is directed by Karen Scheader.
read moreIn the short film “Menschen,” we are reminded of a time in history when Hitler carried out his plan to rid the world of people with disabilities. Actor Connor Long gives an award winning performance as a young person found by an Austrian soldier…
read moreOur Saturday blogs this month will be devoted to documentary film about Ethan Saylor – Ethan’s Law. For today we literally went to the source and asked the director Edward Rhodes a few questions.
read moreFridays during Down Syndrome Awareness Month we’ll shine the spotlight on some of our favorite actors and actresses. This week, we’ll get to know a little bit more about one of the stars of Where Hope Grows – David DeSanctis.
read moreThursdays during Down Syndrome Awareness Month we’ll be giving you a chance to watch a movie on us! We’re starting off with Girlfriend a 2012 film directed by Justin Lerner. The film won the 2011 Gotham Audience Award, the Audience Favorite at the…
read moreIn our exploration of Down syndrome in film, we will spend some time looking at portrayals on the small screen. Wednesdays will be devoted to how television has been used to raise awareness. Today, we’ll start at the most appropriate place –…
read moreIf you’ve been watching Born This Way on A&E you’ve no doubt seen where some of the cast members study their craft and pursue their dreams of becoming performers. Today we’re going to take a look at that unique service provider /…
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