The Grown-Ups - Trailer
Preview: Season 30 Episode 13 | 1m 26s
A humorous, sad and uncomfortable look at the tragic limbo of adults with Down Syndrome.
In a school for individuals with Down Syndrome, four middle-aged friends yearn for a life of greater autonomy in a society that marginalizes them as disabled. The Grown Ups is a humorous and at times sad and uncomfortable look at the tragic limbo of 'conscious adults.'
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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...
The Grown-Ups - Trailer
Preview: Season 30 Episode 13 | 1m 26s
In a school for individuals with Down Syndrome, four middle-aged friends yearn for a life of greater autonomy in a society that marginalizes them as disabled. The Grown Ups is a humorous and at times sad and uncomfortable look at the tragic limbo of 'conscious adults.'
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How is life changing for people with Down Syndrome today?
Clip: S30 Ep13 | 2m 21s | Filmmaker Maite Alberdi discusses how life is changing for people with Down Syndrome. (2m 21s)
What's the role of humor in The Grown-Ups?
Clip: S30 Ep13 | 2m 11s | Director Maite Alberdi explains why she uses humor to engage audiences. (2m 11s)
Why did you only show characters with Down Syndrome?
Clip: S30 Ep13 | 1m 54s | Director Maite Alberdi discusses how she chose to represent the characters in film. (1m 54s)
Classroom Clip: A Conscious Adult
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Clip: S30 Ep13 | 9m 44s | Anita’s mother is asking her, “When we talk about the future, what do I always tell you?” (9m 44s)
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Clip: S30 Ep13 | 5m 13s | Starts with Anita saying, “Hello,” and boarding the bus to her school. (5m 13s)
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