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Inclusion and Courage: All Abilities on Film

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Life presents unique challenges for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Explore their perspective with this collection of films and documentaries about, and starring, people with IDDs, compiled for IDD Awareness Month.

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Jefferson County Public Library

18 items

18 items

The Peanut Butter Falcon

The Peanut Butter Falcon

DVD - 2019

In this charming and funny adventure, runaway Zak (Zack Gottsagen) befriends a fugitive who becomes his coach and ally. Gottsagen was the first person with Down syndrome to present at the Academy Awards in 2020. In this charming and funny adventure, runaway Zak (Zack Gottsagen) befriends a fugitive who becomes his coach and ally. Gottsagen was the first person with Down syndrome to present at the Academy Awards in 2020. Show less

In this charming and funny adventure, runaway Zak (Zack Gottsagen) befriends a fugitive who becomes his coach and ally. Gottsagen was the first person with Down syndrome to present at the Academy Awards in 2020. In this charming and funny adventure, runaway Zak (Zack Gottsagen) befriends a fugitive who becomes his coach and ally. Gottsagen was the first person with Down syndrome to present at the Academy Awards in 2020. Show less

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Wizard Mode

Wizard Mode

Streaming Video - 2016

Candid and insightful, world-famous pinball player Robert Gagno, who is on the spectrum, invites us along on his quest to become a world pinball champion while documenting his transition into adulthood. Candid and insightful, world-famous pinball player Robert Gagno, who is on the spectrum, invites us along on his quest to become a world pinball champion while documenting his transition into adulthood. Show less

Candid and insightful, world-famous pinball player Robert Gagno, who is on the spectrum, invites us along on his quest to become a world pinball champion while documenting his transition into adulthood. Candid and insightful, world-famous pinball player Robert Gagno, who is on the spectrum, invites us along on his quest to become a world pinball champion while documenting his transition into adulthood. Show less

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Speechless

DVD - 2018-

Micha Fowler (who has a lesser form of cerebral palsy in real life) stars as J.J., a special needs teen who's family unassumingly creates challenges for themselves. This TV series nicely balances a sensitive topic with irreverence. Micha Fowler (who has a lesser form of cerebral palsy in real life) stars as J.J., a special needs teen who's family unassumingly creates challenges for themselves. This TV series nicely balances a sensitive topic with irreverence. Show less

Micha Fowler (who has a lesser form of cerebral palsy in real life) stars as J.J., a special needs teen who's family unassumingly creates challenges for themselves. This TV series nicely balances a sensitive topic with irreverence. Micha Fowler (who has a lesser form of cerebral palsy in real life) stars as J.J., a special needs teen who's family unassumingly creates challenges for themselves. This TV series nicely balances a sensitive topic with irreverence. Show less

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Keep the Change

Keep the Change

DVD - 2018

An award-winning short indie rom-com focusing on the complexities autism brings to love and relationships. Refreshing and honest. An award-winning short indie rom-com focusing on the complexities autism brings to love and relationships. Refreshing and honest. Show less

An award-winning short indie rom-com focusing on the complexities autism brings to love and relationships. Refreshing and honest. An award-winning short indie rom-com focusing on the complexities autism brings to love and relationships. Refreshing and honest. Show less

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The R Word

The R Word

Streaming Video - 2016

Pulling from her own experience advocating for her sister Gabrielle while growing up, filmmaker Amanda Lukoff makes a compelling case for why the conversation around people with IDD needs to change. Pulling from her own experience advocating for her sister Gabrielle while growing up, filmmaker Amanda Lukoff makes a compelling case for why the conversation around people with IDD needs to change. Show less

Pulling from her own experience advocating for her sister Gabrielle while growing up, filmmaker Amanda Lukoff makes a compelling case for why the conversation around people with IDD needs to change. Pulling from her own experience advocating for her sister Gabrielle while growing up, filmmaker Amanda Lukoff makes a compelling case for why the conversation around people with IDD needs to change. Show less

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Far From the Tree

Far From the Tree

DVD - 2019

Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree takes a raw and intimate look at the adversities faced by families with children who are profoundly different. Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree takes a raw and intimate look at the adversities faced by families with children who are profoundly different. Show less

Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree takes a raw and intimate look at the adversities faced by families with children who are profoundly different. Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree takes a raw and intimate look at the adversities faced by families with children who are profoundly different. Show less

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The Sandwich Kid

The Sandwich Kid

Streaming Video - 2015

Jace King sheds light on the everyday experience of living with a sibling who has a developmental or other disability. While interviewing "sibs" of all ages, Jace opens up about his own struggles as a "sib." Jace King sheds light on the everyday experience of living with a sibling who has a developmental or other disability. While interviewing "sibs" of all ages, Jace opens up about his own struggles as a "sib." Show less

Jace King sheds light on the everyday experience of living with a sibling who has a developmental or other disability. While interviewing "sibs" of all ages, Jace opens up about his own struggles as a "sib." Jace King sheds light on the everyday experience of living with a sibling who has a developmental or other disability. While interviewing "sibs" of all ages, Jace opens up about his own struggles as a "sib." Show less

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Life, Animated

Life, Animated

DVD - 2016

As a child, Owen Suskind communicated with his family only through Disney animated films. Now a young man who's found his voice, Owen takes first steps towards independence with the support of family and friends. As a child, Owen Suskind communicated with his family only through Disney animated films. Now a young man who's found his voice, Owen takes first steps towards independence with the support of family and friends. Show less

As a child, Owen Suskind communicated with his family only through Disney animated films. Now a young man who's found his voice, Owen takes first steps towards independence with the support of family and friends. As a child, Owen Suskind communicated with his family only through Disney animated films. Now a young man who's found his voice, Owen takes first steps towards independence with the support of family and friends. Show less

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The Rainbow Kid

The Rainbow Kid

Downloadable Video - 2016

An unassuming coming-of-age story about a teen, Eugene, with Down syndrome who escapes his bullies by focusing on rainbows. He sets out on a quest to find...Show more An unassuming coming-of-age story about a teen, Eugene, with Down syndrome who escapes his bullies by focusing on rainbows. He sets out on a quest to find his own pot of gold to prevent his mother from being evicted, meeting curious characters along the way. Show less

An unassuming coming-of-age story about a teen, Eugene, with Down syndrome who escapes his bullies by focusing on rainbows. He sets out on a quest to find...Show more An unassuming coming-of-age story about a teen, Eugene, with Down syndrome who escapes his bullies by focusing on rainbows. He sets out on a quest to find his own pot of gold to prevent his mother from being evicted, meeting curious characters along the way. Show less

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Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy

Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy

Streaming Video - 2015

Disability advocates Diana Braun, who has Down syndrome, and Kathy Conour, who has cerebral palsy, model a mutual ambition to live independent lives, despite their disabilities. Disability advocates Diana Braun, who has Down syndrome, and Kathy Conour, who has cerebral palsy, model a mutual ambition to live independent lives, despite their disabilities. Show less

Disability advocates Diana Braun, who has Down syndrome, and Kathy Conour, who has cerebral palsy, model a mutual ambition to live independent lives, despite their disabilities. Disability advocates Diana Braun, who has Down syndrome, and Kathy Conour, who has cerebral palsy, model a mutual ambition to live independent lives, despite their disabilities. Show less

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Where Hope Grows

Where Hope Grows

DVD - 2015

A troubled ex-baseball player finds a renewed faith in God after meeting Produce, a young man with Down syndrome. This Christian film offers a reminder that hope can be found in unlikely places. A troubled ex-baseball player finds a renewed faith in God after meeting Produce, a young man with Down syndrome. This Christian film offers a reminder that hope can be found in unlikely places. Show less

A troubled ex-baseball player finds a renewed faith in God after meeting Produce, a young man with Down syndrome. This Christian film offers a reminder that hope can be found in unlikely places. A troubled ex-baseball player finds a renewed faith in God after meeting Produce, a young man with Down syndrome. This Christian film offers a reminder that hope can be found in unlikely places. Show less

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Normal People Scare Me

Normal People Scare Me

Streaming Video - 2015

A film made by aspiring film maker Taylor Cross, a then-17-year-old with autism, in an effort to reveal to the world the struggles that are part of living with autism. Based on a short-film of the same name created by Cross at age 14. A film made by aspiring film maker Taylor Cross, a then-17-year-old with autism, in an effort to reveal to the world the struggles that are part of living with autism. Based on a short-film of the same name created by Cross at age 14. Show less

A film made by aspiring film maker Taylor Cross, a then-17-year-old with autism, in an effort to reveal to the world the struggles that are part of living with autism. Based on a short-film of the same name created by Cross at age 14. A film made by aspiring film maker Taylor Cross, a then-17-year-old with autism, in an effort to reveal to the world the struggles that are part of living with autism. Based on a short-film of the same name created by Cross at age 14. Show less

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Praying With Lior

Praying With Lior

Streaming Video - 2014

An intimate portrait of how family and the spiritual community contribute to Lior Liebling, a young boy with Down syndrome, in becoming a man as his bar mitzvah approaches. An intimate portrait of how family and the spiritual community contribute to Lior Liebling, a young boy with Down syndrome, in becoming a man as his bar mitzvah approaches. Show less

An intimate portrait of how family and the spiritual community contribute to Lior Liebling, a young boy with Down syndrome, in becoming a man as his bar mitzvah approaches. An intimate portrait of how family and the spiritual community contribute to Lior Liebling, a young boy with Down syndrome, in becoming a man as his bar mitzvah approaches. Show less

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Touched by Grace

Touched by Grace

DVD - 2014

Friends Cara, the new girl vying to be homecoming queen, and Grace, a girl with Down syndrome, become the unwitting targets of a mean prank played on them by the popular girls in school. Friends Cara, the new girl vying to be homecoming queen, and Grace, a girl with Down syndrome, become the unwitting targets of a mean prank played on them by the popular girls in school. Show less

Friends Cara, the new girl vying to be homecoming queen, and Grace, a girl with Down syndrome, become the unwitting targets of a mean prank played on them by the popular girls in school. Friends Cara, the new girl vying to be homecoming queen, and Grace, a girl with Down syndrome, become the unwitting targets of a mean prank played on them by the popular girls in school. Show less

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Too Sane for This World

Too Sane for This World

A Film About Adult Autism

DVD - 2014

What is it like to be an adult with autism? This documentary explores the challenges, gifts and perspectives of 12 adults on the autism spectrum. What is it like to be an adult with autism? This documentary explores the challenges, gifts and perspectives of 12 adults on the autism spectrum. Show less

What is it like to be an adult with autism? This documentary explores the challenges, gifts and perspectives of 12 adults on the autism spectrum. What is it like to be an adult with autism? This documentary explores the challenges, gifts and perspectives of 12 adults on the autism spectrum. Show less

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Wretches and Jabberers

Wretches and Jabberers

Streaming Video - 2014

Determined to change attitudes about disability and intelligence, two men on the autism spectrum travel and meet others with autism in Sri Lanka, Japan, and Finland. Determined to change attitudes about disability and intelligence, two men on the autism spectrum travel and meet others with autism in Sri Lanka, Japan, and Finland. Show less

Determined to change attitudes about disability and intelligence, two men on the autism spectrum travel and meet others with autism in Sri Lanka, Japan, and Finland. Determined to change attitudes about disability and intelligence, two men on the autism spectrum travel and meet others with autism in Sri Lanka, Japan, and Finland. Show less

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Any Day Now

Any Day Now

DVD - 2013

Inspired by true events in the late 1970s, Marco, an abandoned teen with Down syndrome, finds a home with Rudy (Alan Cumming) and Paul (Garret Dillahunt), a gay couple, who fight a biased legal system to become Marco's guardians. Inspired by true events in the late 1970s, Marco, an abandoned teen with Down syndrome, finds a home with Rudy (Alan Cumming) and Paul (Garret Dillahunt), a gay couple, who fight a biased legal system to become Marco's guardians. Show less

Inspired by true events in the late 1970s, Marco, an abandoned teen with Down syndrome, finds a home with Rudy (Alan Cumming) and Paul (Garret Dillahunt), a gay couple, who fight a biased legal system to become Marco's guardians. Inspired by true events in the late 1970s, Marco, an abandoned teen with Down syndrome, finds a home with Rudy (Alan Cumming) and Paul (Garret Dillahunt), a gay couple, who fight a biased legal system to become Marco's guardians. Show less

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