A humorous, sad and uncomfortable look at the tragic limbo of adults with Down Syndrome.

The Grown-Ups POV

Premiered September 04, 2017
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The Grown-Ups

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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