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A bold and irreverant exposé of the delightful and sometimes shocking realities that define life as a dwarf. »

Big Enough by Jan Krawitz | Click to read the synopsis

In this intimate portrait, Jan Krawitz revisits some of the subjects who appeared in her 1982 award-winning film "Little People." Through a prism of 'then and now,' she contrasts the youth of these individuals affected with dwarfism with their lives 20 years later. From navigating everyday life to dating and marrying, they confront physical and emotional challenges with humor, grace and sometimes, frustration. | Read the synopsis »

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Behind the Lens: Filmmaker Jan Krawitz

"I would like people to start questioning how historical stereotypes continue to perpetuate the legacy of circus clowns, dwarf tossing, and "midget" jokes, all of which still exist today. And I would like the audience to confront their own attitudes toward the implications of genetic testing..."
  —Jan Krawitz

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Mark Trombino as a child

WHAT IS DWARFISM?

Learn more about dwarfism, the medical conditions that cause short stature, and how to avoid upsetting a dwarf — don't call him a "midget". » 

Brandon and his sister

WHAT IS NORMAL?

Difference or defect? Diversity or pathology? Journalist and father Dan Kennedy asks, "What is normal?" and discusses the importance of distinguishing between genetic differences and genetic defects.  » 
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