We all want to love and be loved. From first dates and first times to being friend-zoned, this heartwarming reality show follows several New Zealanders with Down syndrome as they navigate the joys and difficulties of dating and finding true love.
Alba has Down's Syndrome and was left in the hospital when she was born. Thirty families rejected her before the court decided to entrust her to Luca: a Catholic — and gay — single man.
Growing up is hard enough. But what is this like growing up with Down syndrome? And what effect does this have on your family? 'Bennie', inspired by the life story of Barry Atsma, is a heart-warming series that tells the honest story of a family life that has to do with Down syndrome.
Mikko "Peltsi" Peltola and his 12-year-old son Osmo shake off the dust of the city and head off on a nature adventure. The journey takes them to the wilderness and Finland's magnificent national parks. Sometimes adventures are just around the corner! Osmo's down's syndrome adds its own colour to the adventure. What does an experienced nature enthusiast want to show and teach to his son? And what has Peltsi learned from Osmo? At least that everything can be a little more relaxed!
A former dancer returns to her hometown, encountering an unexpected heartwarming connection with a girl who has Down syndrome.
When Sam splits up with her partner, she is forced to move back into her childhood home with her mother and neurodivergent brother. When depression sinks in, her brother Emmett gets in her face trying to cheer her up and in doing so makes everything worse. But when Emmett is confronted with a situation at a baseball game where he is called a chicken, Sam rises to the challenge to come to his aid and is reminded of what is truly important.
Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars. Can Amanda find the courage to stand out and be true to herself?
Follow the daily lives of the Kishimoto family.
Emma's daughter Kendall becomes engaged, but Emma is concerned as Kendall and her fiancé have Down Syndrome and Emma worries she's not ready to take this step.
Down Quixote is a feature film adapted from the classic Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, written and directed by Leonardo Cortez, with a cast made up exclusively of actors with Down Syndrome. The actors are part of the ADID Theater Group which, in 2021, completes 23 years of existence, with 12 shows inspired by classics of world dramaturgy.
Jess is thrilled to be the surrogate for her best friend and his husband, but when a prenatal test comes back, it creates a moral dilemma that threatens their friendship.
Valentina is fed up of her Down’s syndrome, convinced that it prevents her from making her dream true: becoming a trapeze artist. But a magical journey will reveal to her all that she is capable of doing.
After losing his mother, a boy with Down syndrome takes his trunk of magical costumes to live with his grandparents in this animated tale.
When the police discover a man with Down syndrome hiding at a crime scene, they launch an investigation to determine whether he's a witness or a suspect.
Spin-off series following the first year of marriage for the characters from The A Word (2016). Young couple Ralph and Katie face the domestic challenges faced by all newlyweds, but with the added fact that they have Down's Syndrome.
Through intimate stories and day-to-day routines we get a naturalistic glimpse into the lives of individuals with disabilities in the bustling urban landscape of São Paulo. The film captures personal moments and how modern societies confront (or fail to confront) ableism and inclusion.
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.
Bruin has a new mission: to become a superstar, just like his idol Michael Jackson. Although singing is not his greatest talent, he starts - supported by friends and colleagues - to build a music career.
A feature documentary following Antonio de Benedetto, an Italian chef on a quest to change the world with food. His apprentices are aspiring chefs with Down syndrome, who travel from across Italy to train and work in hospitality and take their place at the table of life and find their pathway to freedom and independence.
Ate Bunso is a performative documentary film by Angelica Llanera that shows the story of her family as they raise their Down Syndrome family member, Daniel. Ever since she was born, Angelica has embraced the role of being an "Ate" or older sister to Daniel despite being younger than him. She also shares how society negatively perceived them in the early years and how the media changed that for her family and the people who share a similar life situation with them.
Tom is anxious, he holds a secret in his human heart, a wing beat and a flutter and its bursting to take flight.
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