Why did you only show characters with Down Syndrome?
Clip: Season 30 Episode 13 | 1m 54s
Director Maite Alberdi discusses how she chose to represent the characters in film.
Director Maite Alberdi discusses her aesthetic choice to represent the characters in The Grown-Ups by only showing people with Down Syndrome.
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Why did you only show characters with Down Syndrome?
Clip: Season 30 Episode 13 | 1m 54s
Director Maite Alberdi discusses her aesthetic choice to represent the characters in The Grown-Ups by only showing people with Down Syndrome.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Preview: S30 Ep13 | 1m 26s | A humorous, sad and uncomfortable look at the tragic limbo of adults with Down Syndrome. (1m 26s)
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)
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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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