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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 movies and documentaries about and starring people with IDDs.

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Jefferson County Public Library

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Best Summer Ever

Best Summer Ever

Streaming Video - 2021

Featuring a cast and crew of people with disabilities, this musical centers around the trials and tribulations of high school, coming of age and new romance. Featuring a cast and crew of people with disabilities, this musical centers around the trials and tribulations of high school, coming of age and new romance. Show less

Featuring a cast and crew of people with disabilities, this musical centers around the trials and tribulations of high school, coming of age and new romance. Featuring a cast and crew of people with disabilities, this musical centers around the trials and tribulations of high school, coming of age and new romance. Show less

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Code of the Freaks

Code of the Freaks

Streaming Video - 2020

Dares to imagine a future for filmmaking that equitably incorporates the voices of persons with disabilities. Dares to imagine a future for filmmaking that equitably incorporates the voices of persons with disabilities. Show less

Dares to imagine a future for filmmaking that equitably incorporates the voices of persons with disabilities. Dares to imagine a future for filmmaking that equitably incorporates the voices of persons with disabilities. Show less

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The Peanut Butter Falcon

The Peanut Butter Falcon

DVD - 2019

In this charming and funny adventure, runaway Zak befriends a fugitive who becomes his coach and ally. Actor Zack Gottsagen was the first person with Down syndrome to present at the Academy Awards in 2020. In this charming and funny adventure, runaway Zak befriends a fugitive who becomes his coach and ally. Actor Zack 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 befriends a fugitive who becomes his coach and ally. Actor Zack Gottsagen was the first person with Down syndrome to present at the Academy Awards in 2020. In this charming and funny adventure, runaway Zak befriends a fugitive who becomes his coach and ally. Actor Zack Gottsagen was the first person with Down syndrome to present at the Academy Awards in 2020. 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 whose 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 whose 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 whose 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 whose family unassumingly creates challenges for themselves. This TV series nicely balances a sensitive topic with irreverence. Show less

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Deej

Deej

Streaming Video - 2017

This documentary tells the story of a young man with autism, abandoned by his biological parents, as he finds love and acceptance with a new family after years in foster homes. This documentary tells the story of a young man with autism, abandoned by his biological parents, as he finds love and acceptance with a new family after years in foster homes. Show less

This documentary tells the story of a young man with autism, abandoned by his biological parents, as he finds love and acceptance with a new family after years in foster homes. This documentary tells the story of a young man with autism, abandoned by his biological parents, as he finds love and acceptance with a new family after years in foster homes. 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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Wizard Mode

Wizard Mode

Streaming Video - 2016

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. Candid and insightful. Show less

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. Candid and insightful. Show less

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Far From the Tree

Far From the Tree

DVD - 2019

A raw and intimate look at the adversities faced by families with children who are profoundly different. A raw and intimate look at the adversities faced by families with children who are profoundly different. Show less

A raw and intimate look at the adversities faced by families with children who are profoundly different. 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 disability. While interviewing other 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 disability. While interviewing other 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 disability. While interviewing other 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 disability. While interviewing other 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 his 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 his 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 his 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 his 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

A 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. A 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

A 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. A 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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Microaggressions and Disability

Streaming Video - 2015

An intimate look into the lives of five disabled people sheds light on how bias impacts them every day. They also offer suggestions on becoming better allies. An intimate look into the lives of five disabled people sheds light on how bias impacts them every day. They also offer suggestions on becoming better allies. Show less

An intimate look into the lives of five disabled people sheds light on how bias impacts them every day. They also offer suggestions on becoming better allies. An intimate look into the lives of five disabled people sheds light on how bias impacts them every day. They also offer suggestions on becoming better allies. 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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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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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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