Duo (film)
Duo: The True Story of a Gifted Child with Down Syndrome is a 1996 independent film starring Stephane Ginnsz. It is notable for featuring the first lead actor with Down syndrome.
Awards
- WINNER OF THE MARTIN SCORSESE BEST FILM AWARD (1996)
- WINNER OF THE WARNER BROS. PICTURES BEST FILM AWARD (1996)
- WINNER OF THE WASSERMAN AWARD FOR BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (1996)
- FINALIST AT THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (1996)
- OFFICIAL ENTRY AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS (STUDENT) (1996)
- NOMINATED FOR THE T.A.S.H. MEDIA AWARD (1996)
"...for best promoting the inclusion of people with severe disabilities in all aspects of community life and reaching a national audience."
... and following the release of Duo on DVD in 2005:
- Featured Guest at the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention (2005)
- Featured Guest at the New York Sprouts International Film Festival (2005)
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References
- ^ A. G. Film Productions (http://duo.agprods.com
- ^ Sprouts Film Festival archives (http://www.gosprout.org/film/prog05.htm#sunday)
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