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Season 30 Episode 13 | 52m 58s
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.'
Aired: 09/04/17
Expired: 10/03/17
Video has closed captioning.
The Grown-Ups
A Conversation With My Black Son
Parents recount telling their black sons that they may be targets of racial profiling.
Wendell Scott's son remembers his father's induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame
A humorous, sad and uncomfortable look at the tragic limbo of adults with Down Syndrome.
How is life changing for people with Down Syndrome today?
Filmmaker Maite Alberdi discusses how life is changing for people with Down Syndrome.
Why did you only show characters with Down Syndrome?
Director Maite Alberdi discusses how she chose to represent the characters in film.
What's the role of humor in The Grown-Ups?
Director Maite Alberdi explains why she uses humor to engage audiences.
Starts with Anita saying, “Hello,” and boarding the bus to her school.
Classroom Clip: A Conscious Adult
Anita’s mother is asking her, “When we talk about the future, what do I always tell you?”
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This startling expose unravels a history of abuse of suspects by the Chicago police.
