Up Syndrome

Year: 2000

Runtime: 82 mins

Language: English

Director: Duane Graves

Documentary

University of Texas student Duane Graves chronicles his charismatic childhood friend Rene Moreno, a San Antonio native with Down Syndrome, in a playful, stirring, remarkably unique portrait documentary. The film follows their enduring friendship, highlighting Moreno’s humor, determination and everyday experiences, and offers an intimate, uplifting view of a young man navigating life with Down syndrome.

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