Well I think that was fantastic and with that saying that who would want Shakespeare and frank Spencer quoted day in day out it depends on the type of person you are
Firstly, this only won because of the downy, it was doing nothing interesting in terms of cinema. One might go so far as to say that it was barely a film.
Secondly, that bitch barely spent five minutes with the 'tard. If she had to spend as much time with him as, I don't know, the BROTHER, then maybe she would be all blassé with him also. Imagine for yourself having Shakespeare and Frank Spencer quoted at you day in and day out. Where is your empathy you cunts?
@Jason011987 Gerard proved to the world in this role that having a disability doesn't have to hold you back. He won Best Male Actor at one of the most prestigious short film festivals in the world, and in doing has inspired thousands to believe in themselves and their own abilities. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion about this film, but to sit there and use derogatory, offensive language towards Gerard and everyone he represents is disgusting. You missed the whole point of the film.
@JakeWillis3 Fuck are you talking about? I'm sure he's a decent bloke but he proved nothing of the sort. Giving him the award for best actor strikes me as an utterly patronizing act and the people involved in that decision should be ashamed of themselves. There is nothing remotely prestigious about Tropfest let alone the awards it gives out. 'To sit there?' Would I have been better to stand? Dick. Again, crying before Gerard is hurt. How dare you be so condescending. You are ill-considered.
@JakeWillis3 You know how he could've won best actor legitimately? If he had have played a character who didn't have down syndrome. That sure would've been something...
@Jason011987 Being an actor is about playing a role and conveying a message successfully. Look at the likes and the comments on this. Probably 95% think Gerard did just that. And Gerard didn't play himself in this film, he's an actor and he was given a role to play and he did it successfully. Search 'Beautiful - Gerard O'Dwyer', his Down Sydnrome is never mentioned in that role, and the play won judges choice and people's choice. Have your opinion, that's fine, but don't call him a 'tard'.
@JakeWillis3 If you give a cat the role of a cat, it will play it successfully. Does that make the cat a great actor? Read the SMH article 'He's my Tropfest brother.' All he did was play himself. I'm unsurprised 95% of people share your condescending attitude but, fortunately, quality in art, just as it isn't found at Tropfest, isn't determined democratically. I'm not searching shit 'cause I don't care. I used the word 'tard because I was taking the brother's side. But I probably shouldn't have.
@Jason011987 Just because Gerard has DS doesn't mean he can just play any role with anything to do with DS - everyone is different. I know Gerard very well and yeah he loves impersonations, but he is 100% playing a role here. You can be an art snob and say he doesn't deserve this, or you can just accept it and be happy for a guy that has spent his whole life being being bullied and discriminated agains, has refused to lie down and has gone on to do something amazing in winning this.
@JakeWillis3 Its called having some respect for an art form you clearly have no respect for since your willing to use it as a way to lie to a disabled person about the extent of their abilities. Say Gerard had a keen interest in air traffic control, why not give him a job doing that? Because people would die. 'Oh, but he's been bullied and discriminated against his whole life.' 'Well, by all means get this man a headset and give him the award for air traffic officer of the year!'
@JakeWillis3 Face it: you cynically applaud his acting because you think you can trade on some 'there's no good or bad art therefore anything goes' attitude. Can't I just be happy for Gerard? Well, given that he has been used as a cheap trick by the maker of this piece of trash to elicit a base sympathy from a gullible audience and, as it turned out, judging panel, no! I cannot! I'm sickened by such spectacle. I mean, for Christ's sake, you do not help people by lying to them or about them.
@Jason011987 Seeing as you're part of the tiny, tiny minority who thinks he doesn't deserve it, has it ever crossed your mind that you're wrong and that no one is lying to Gerard about his ability, he deserved to win. You're not more cultured then everyone. Look at how you're carrying on about this. It's a sweet, inspirational story and you're turning into this because you think you're so much more knowledgeable about art. Gerard won because he was the best actor. You're a fucking tool.
@JakeWillis3 I want you do to do some things for me:
1. Wiki: Argumentum ad populum.
2. Know that I've actually reconsidered my position. I think he deserved the award for best actor. But I also think the 1992 academy award for best actor should have gone to the dog from Beethoven.
3. Never stop telling yourself & everyone else that this is a sweet, inspirational story in which Gerard delivered an award winning portrayal of a young man with down syndrome.
@Jason011987 Haha it's actually funny how dumb you are. How about you just go away and write back when you do something half as good with your life has Gerard has with his.
This shows exactly that retarded have feelings to ! Not like people think they don't have feelings ! It's not because they are different you need to push them away ! They want to be like you but just can't, and that's already hard for them ! They struggle with their life already enough. I would rather have a retarded friend with a great heart inside of him than a normal guy who doesn't care a fuck about you !
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@clublocktothehead Clearly you dont know who this person is, and are not informed of his dreams he had to be an actor. In the 50's people with downs were locked away. This Guy lives a full life dictated by his dreams supported by very loving supportive people in his life. His life has inspired me to make an impact on people with disabilities. Please dont be so ingorant of the facts before you make such as a dumb statement!
This is crazy, I used to see that guy at the bus stop in Midland all the time when I was a little kid and he was ALWAYS impersonating James Bond and making the little gun shape with his hands!
my mom is a speciall kids teacher. I've seen a lot of cases in wich this happens, that a family member doesn't accept the speciall kid. i think that's too bad, those kids have a really big heart and a speciall way to see the life
for anyone on the previous comments criticizing tropfest for not focusing on directing, film technique etc id like to say that a good film is not defined as a film with awesome film techniques effects as such. A good film will carry out a message intended by the director and bring emotions from the audience and relate to them. As you can see from this film, it was simple yet it touched the hearts of many and the message was clear as day. Thumbs up to the people who made this short film =]
It's hard not to judge people by their appearance, as much as I would like to see the inner beauty, I can't help but to get attracted by their appearance. I hope one day I will be able to see the inner beauty and overcome their "fake" appearance.
@NightxStep I think you're taking the inner beauty idea literally as shown by all of your "favourited" videos being Black Ops and Medal of Honour videos. Letting go with both barrels of your 12 gauge shotty on someone, is not the path to discovering their inner beauty.
@SauronsEye To be honest I think my favourited videos are irrelevant to whatever I said on this video since I really can't remember my complete statement. I know inner beauty, but I am still young and I choose not to seek it, it may also be that I am being selfish. And how did you find my comment anyway? if you don't mind answering.
@wellar6 haha same here! Was also thinking about considering it for 'Into the World'. Works great with both, but better with belonging. Its an amazing film!
interesting! many-a-time there have been people with clear psychological problems raving at others at my bus stop and only a few times do people respond. i'm not an expert in down syndrome but i think more important was to focus on how had the main character been good looking with a charming accent of some kind the girl would have been swooped off her feet and the hooded guy would have been laughing at his whimsy.
werd, that was mad good, i didnt cry or nuthin, cuz i didnt find it sad at all, just good, smilin the whole time, i luv people, n sumtimes i feel like the main character, i dont hav down syndrome, but i like 2 talk 2 any1 it doesnt matter 2me what kind of person u r 2me, n this life u get alot of cold shoulders, people need 2 put aside there differences n luv 1another, anyway good film yo
It's a brilliant film, no doubt, but I can't feel how one can tear up cause of it. I think it's brilliant cause it's a need in the world for people to communicate outside our social standards, but I'm comfused if the fact that the man is born Down syndrome is the part that triggers the affections? Of those I've met with Down, sympathy is not something they desire, it's to be seen as they are, just another man. I think the movie cought that message, but I think the responders hasn't.
Good video with a powerful message. I must confess that I didn't know much about Down's syndrome before. I googled for about 15-20 mins after watching this video and came across an eyebrow-raising statistic:
These are the ratios of mother's age to the baby's chances of getting DS
20 years ---- 1 in 1500
30 years ---- 1 in 900
45 years ---- 1 in 30
The last one was particularly shocking for me. 1 in 30 is seriously high!
it simply portrays a person changing perspective.Amanda at first feel violated by richard(down syndrome man) as he was in her "personal space" but later on she changed her perspective of richard. the boy is richards brother he too changed perspective.he was at first embarrassed.but later on learnt to be proud of his brother. We are currently studying this film in my english class. :) hope u understand it now.
@justmeeaaa hey there! we studied this last year when i was in yr 11 and now i just graduated from 12 so i threw all my stuff away. I'm so sorry. feel free to inbox me with questions and i'll try my best to remember some stuff. so sorry again.
It seems to me that this was a winner. Look at how many hearts it has touched. Did you know that this film has even changed the Government's perspective towards people with Down Syndrome as they are offering more services for them. This film shows that Down Syndrome people have no barriers towards showing affection and are not afraid of taking emotional risks like how we are. I think that we can all learn something from them.
how does it? i would think anyone who did what he did at the start was wierd. besides going up and taping someone is very invasive and most people would be put off and probably tell them to piss off. but my first comment was about tropfest focusing too much on the story rather than directing, film technique etc. anyone can do a touching story. im just saying i dont think its very creative.
this video was great=] crazy how it all shows so much meaning and the views of people.also how quikly judging someone can change. patrick magee is cute ; )
i understand that tropfest is about having like.. a good story, and I think this movie has that, but i really think it wasn't shot as well as it could have been...
Hey Guys if you like the film, support the filmmakers by voting for it in the Indie Flix film festival! google wow indie flix, find the website, register to vote, and then give a 5 star rating!
even though i saw the ending coming, i was suprised the way it moved me, at the moment he embraces his brother. i found it a very warm and nice film to watch.
Good one shows tht first impression s arnt everything
bayne110991 16 hours ago
what did richard's brother say at 6:07?
"Can I get something something?" PLEASE HELP :)
danieliscoolyo 2 days ago
@danieliscoolyo "Can I get 90 cents thanks" slang at the time for a 90c bus ticket
GenevieveClaySmith 20 hours ago
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GenevieveClaySmith 20 hours ago
hey what is the effect of the music in the beginning and the end?
your help would be much appreciated:D:D:D
batmannnn345 2 months ago
so the guy sitting on the bench is his brother???
magicrystalina 2 months ago
@magicrystalina yes ! :D
xxfailedxx 1 month ago
@magicrystalina YEP
twitcher026 1 month ago
want to record something?
No thanks.....
JUST DID
oXcheekymonkeyXo 2 months ago
can someone please send me there notes on this video?
poich95 2 months ago
fuck yeah, belonging related text.
WhaleFail69 2 months ago 12
i have to watch this as part of my Area of study Belonging
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My Favourite Part:
"Hey, do you want to record something"
"No, thanks"
"Too Bad, Just Did"
My whole class laughed so hard after that. =]
thewaysofmylife 2 months ago
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thewaysofmylife 2 months ago
THIS SHOULD HAVE WAY MORE VIEWS
thewaysofmylife 2 months ago
I've got my english hsc on the 18th of october and i'm using this as my related text for belonging :D
toocool2beat 4 months ago 14
@toocool2beat mate i just started doing HSC and im doing this for my related text. think you can send me some notes? cheers
ronnieforeverordie 2 months ago
@toocool2beat yeah can you send me some notes too please ? :)
xxfailedxx 1 month ago
'attractive but not as attractive as others i've seen" ...ouch
haha the ending was cute :3
jessisnacorn 4 months ago
seirously this was soo impressive
shushko69 5 months ago
my brother is downs and he hugs me exactly the same way he hugs his brother at the end and i have the same expression
tahliatreehugger 5 months ago
@tahliatreehugger the guy had like no expression :S
PushMyLimits 3 months ago
Totally Fabulous! My daughter has Down Syndrome and she brings out the best in everyone she meets, including her brother.
6Valkyrie1 5 months ago
Totally Fabulous! My daughter has Down Syndrome and she brings out the best in everyone she meets, including her brother.
6Valkyrie1 5 months ago
It takes a person who is totally uninhibited to bring out our nature. We too often hide behind masks we wear for life.
cscdigitalgraphics 5 months ago
Wooo Meadowbank !
s0chlo3 5 months ago
That was really really good ! Although i must admit, the diseased man guided it a little to win. Great script though still enjoyed it :)
Paperbagman555 5 months ago
Well I think that was fantastic and with that saying that who would want Shakespeare and frank Spencer quoted day in day out it depends on the type of person you are
flamingstar170 6 months ago
Firstly, this only won because of the downy, it was doing nothing interesting in terms of cinema. One might go so far as to say that it was barely a film.
Secondly, that bitch barely spent five minutes with the 'tard. If she had to spend as much time with him as, I don't know, the BROTHER, then maybe she would be all blassé with him also. Imagine for yourself having Shakespeare and Frank Spencer quoted at you day in and day out. Where is your empathy you cunts?
Jason011987 6 months ago
@Jason011987 Gerard proved to the world in this role that having a disability doesn't have to hold you back. He won Best Male Actor at one of the most prestigious short film festivals in the world, and in doing has inspired thousands to believe in themselves and their own abilities. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion about this film, but to sit there and use derogatory, offensive language towards Gerard and everyone he represents is disgusting. You missed the whole point of the film.
JakeWillis3 2 months ago
@JakeWillis3 Fuck are you talking about? I'm sure he's a decent bloke but he proved nothing of the sort. Giving him the award for best actor strikes me as an utterly patronizing act and the people involved in that decision should be ashamed of themselves. There is nothing remotely prestigious about Tropfest let alone the awards it gives out. 'To sit there?' Would I have been better to stand? Dick. Again, crying before Gerard is hurt. How dare you be so condescending. You are ill-considered.
Jason011987 2 months ago
@JakeWillis3 You know how he could've won best actor legitimately? If he had have played a character who didn't have down syndrome. That sure would've been something...
Jason011987 2 months ago
@Jason011987 Being an actor is about playing a role and conveying a message successfully. Look at the likes and the comments on this. Probably 95% think Gerard did just that. And Gerard didn't play himself in this film, he's an actor and he was given a role to play and he did it successfully. Search 'Beautiful - Gerard O'Dwyer', his Down Sydnrome is never mentioned in that role, and the play won judges choice and people's choice. Have your opinion, that's fine, but don't call him a 'tard'.
JakeWillis3 2 months ago
@JakeWillis3 If you give a cat the role of a cat, it will play it successfully. Does that make the cat a great actor? Read the SMH article 'He's my Tropfest brother.' All he did was play himself. I'm unsurprised 95% of people share your condescending attitude but, fortunately, quality in art, just as it isn't found at Tropfest, isn't determined democratically. I'm not searching shit 'cause I don't care. I used the word 'tard because I was taking the brother's side. But I probably shouldn't have.
Jason011987 2 months ago
@Jason011987 Just because Gerard has DS doesn't mean he can just play any role with anything to do with DS - everyone is different. I know Gerard very well and yeah he loves impersonations, but he is 100% playing a role here. You can be an art snob and say he doesn't deserve this, or you can just accept it and be happy for a guy that has spent his whole life being being bullied and discriminated agains, has refused to lie down and has gone on to do something amazing in winning this.
JakeWillis3 2 months ago
@JakeWillis3 Its called having some respect for an art form you clearly have no respect for since your willing to use it as a way to lie to a disabled person about the extent of their abilities. Say Gerard had a keen interest in air traffic control, why not give him a job doing that? Because people would die. 'Oh, but he's been bullied and discriminated against his whole life.' 'Well, by all means get this man a headset and give him the award for air traffic officer of the year!'
Jason011987 2 months ago
@JakeWillis3 Face it: you cynically applaud his acting because you think you can trade on some 'there's no good or bad art therefore anything goes' attitude. Can't I just be happy for Gerard? Well, given that he has been used as a cheap trick by the maker of this piece of trash to elicit a base sympathy from a gullible audience and, as it turned out, judging panel, no! I cannot! I'm sickened by such spectacle. I mean, for Christ's sake, you do not help people by lying to them or about them.
Jason011987 2 months ago
@Jason011987 Seeing as you're part of the tiny, tiny minority who thinks he doesn't deserve it, has it ever crossed your mind that you're wrong and that no one is lying to Gerard about his ability, he deserved to win. You're not more cultured then everyone. Look at how you're carrying on about this. It's a sweet, inspirational story and you're turning into this because you think you're so much more knowledgeable about art. Gerard won because he was the best actor. You're a fucking tool.
JakeWillis3 2 months ago
@JakeWillis3 I want you do to do some things for me:
1. Wiki: Argumentum ad populum.
2. Know that I've actually reconsidered my position. I think he deserved the award for best actor. But I also think the 1992 academy award for best actor should have gone to the dog from Beethoven.
3. Never stop telling yourself & everyone else that this is a sweet, inspirational story in which Gerard delivered an award winning portrayal of a young man with down syndrome.
4. & most importantly: go fuck yourself.
Jason011987 2 months ago
@Jason011987 Haha it's actually funny how dumb you are. How about you just go away and write back when you do something half as good with your life has Gerard has with his.
JakeWillis3 2 months ago
This shows exactly that retarded have feelings to ! Not like people think they don't have feelings ! It's not because they are different you need to push them away ! They want to be like you but just can't, and that's already hard for them ! They struggle with their life already enough. I would rather have a retarded friend with a great heart inside of him than a normal guy who doesn't care a fuck about you !
Reborn1561 7 months ago
dogs and cats and dogs and cats and
clublocktothehead 7 months ago 2
Brilliant. A masterpiece. If only more films were like this rather than the absolute shit we get in cinema we get these days.
SuperEverythingman 7 months ago 5
@SuperEverythingman You're looking in the wrong places if you think all cinema is shit.
DynamicAjax 2 months ago
Great film
JustGotToLaugh 7 months ago
This was filmed at Meadowbank, wasn't it?
ineedanameox 7 months ago
i'm sorry... i'm so dumb i don't get this one... :c Help?
OhHiYourePurple 8 months ago
@OhHiYourePurple
the guy in the hood is the other guys brother and his embarrassed of him.
MiSenigmatic 8 months ago
absolutely love this :)) big ups to you richard ! hehe, his from MERRYLANDS 2160 everyone <33
Otelayz 8 months ago
"TOO BAD. JUST DID!" lol
dcchun1 8 months ago 3
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kevinmarkfilms 9 months ago
should be more careful with their money! hehe so sweet :)
CWSColeman 9 months ago
Very wonderful! And most deserving of the winning piece it got!
ramseybugs 9 months ago
best of the lott!!
coolrandomsunshine 9 months ago
huh crazy I went to school with Genevieve I didn't know she made this!
tommypk86 9 months ago
i love how he quotes the world is not enough at the start of the film :D
GravyStains 10 months ago
a true exploitation film.
clublocktothehead 10 months ago
@clublocktothehead Clearly you dont know who this person is, and are not informed of his dreams he had to be an actor. In the 50's people with downs were locked away. This Guy lives a full life dictated by his dreams supported by very loving supportive people in his life. His life has inspired me to make an impact on people with disabilities. Please dont be so ingorant of the facts before you make such as a dumb statement!
narlacat 7 months ago
@clublocktothehead Downsploitation.
Jason011987 6 months ago
LOVE ITTTTT :D
hiclairabelle 10 months ago
omgg i love thisss! :):) AMAZING.
Simple. Funny. And really effective :)
It so posite......looove itttt
no surprise it won...
hiclairabelle 10 months ago
Amanda's hot!
Mun4z 10 months ago
Very Nice! Only thing that bothers me it's the photography... its the only thing that is not that impressive... other than that, GREAT JOB!!!!
What Up Funes gives it 4.5 STARS
whatupfunes 10 months ago
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What a wonderful film
HSAdestroy 10 months ago
This is so awsum. The man with down syndrome is funny, but him having it makes me sad:(
TheMadpup101 10 months ago
This is so cute :)
Maddy123Maddy321 10 months ago
Richard is so amazing. I pity and admire him. it almost made me cry when he hugged the other guy. So sweet.
MegaShannii 10 months ago
@MegaShannii That was his brother :) I feel the same way about Richard, he is amazing. Very entertaining.
eliasafghan 10 months ago
The man with down syndrome is so amazing. I pity and admire him.
MegaShannii 10 months ago
Aaaawesome
TheMckNet 10 months ago
loved this
RaizaSharpe 10 months ago
this is really good
97smart 11 months ago
i saw this on tv
FailAtomic 11 months ago
I think this is my favourite Tropfest video so far. It's lovely! :)
gobblishious 11 months ago 2
never have i been in so much agreeance with the judges of tropfest
WolfgangAmadeusGiles 11 months ago
TOO BAD. YOU JUST DID
joanacrisologo 11 months ago 2
Was that his brother?
dinosaurcommunity 11 months ago
This is crazy, I used to see that guy at the bus stop in Midland all the time when I was a little kid and he was ALWAYS impersonating James Bond and making the little gun shape with his hands!
ThaWhiteMaori 11 months ago 3
omg so touching and sad defentily deserved to win
cookiemaster7 11 months ago 2
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cant believe this shit won
tigerzrule 11 months ago
@tigerzrule well your a faget then
thecosmoturkoshow 11 months ago
@tigerzrule well don't YOU have such an open mind.
s2vics2 11 months ago
my mom is a speciall kids teacher. I've seen a lot of cases in wich this happens, that a family member doesn't accept the speciall kid. i think that's too bad, those kids have a really big heart and a speciall way to see the life
mmilez 11 months ago
I'd rather watch this than Avatar any day
MiKKA335 1 year ago 43
that's very touching.
bra13vo 1 year ago
that is fking genius, what an ending
Pepsimaximo1 1 year ago
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This film IS AMAZING!!!
Aussies FTW
cooki125 1 year ago
for anyone on the previous comments criticizing tropfest for not focusing on directing, film technique etc id like to say that a good film is not defined as a film with awesome film techniques effects as such. A good film will carry out a message intended by the director and bring emotions from the audience and relate to them. As you can see from this film, it was simple yet it touched the hearts of many and the message was clear as day. Thumbs up to the people who made this short film =]
SuperNZSkater 1 year ago 8
That was a great ending!
NathanPickering 1 year ago
What a beautiful movie, thank you. Amanda is great, I wish people like Amanda live happily :)
Lemonka 1 year ago
aww that guy is adorable!!
birdieberryify 1 year ago
can somebody please tell me what instrument is being used alongside the paino at the start?
tahernojavan 1 year ago
@tahernojavan sounds like a xylophone
popaddict 1 year ago
It's hard not to judge people by their appearance, as much as I would like to see the inner beauty, I can't help but to get attracted by their appearance. I hope one day I will be able to see the inner beauty and overcome their "fake" appearance.
NightxStep 1 year ago 3
@NightxStep I think you're taking the inner beauty idea literally as shown by all of your "favourited" videos being Black Ops and Medal of Honour videos. Letting go with both barrels of your 12 gauge shotty on someone, is not the path to discovering their inner beauty.
SauronsEye 1 year ago
@SauronsEye To be honest I think my favourited videos are irrelevant to whatever I said on this video since I really can't remember my complete statement. I know inner beauty, but I am still young and I choose not to seek it, it may also be that I am being selfish. And how did you find my comment anyway? if you don't mind answering.
NightxStep 1 year ago
@SauronsEye Sorry, cut out the last part I said, I just scrolled down and saw my very own comment.
NightxStep 1 year ago
He came my school today.Date:12 November 2010.
deadbob12345 1 year ago
This is my chosen text for "belonging" for the HSC. great text. so full of stuff to talk about.
wellar6 1 year ago 37
@wellar6 haha same here! Was also thinking about considering it for 'Into the World'. Works great with both, but better with belonging. Its an amazing film!
shawimshaw 6 months ago
@wellar6 I used this as my Distinctive Voice Related text for Module A in the HSC
MegaPikelet 6 months ago
@wellar6 omg same here.
n4bzilla 4 months ago
@wellar6 Good luck, but you're certainly not the only one doing it as your additional text.
Bonami27 3 months ago
@wellar6 YAH ME TOO
soiyamate123 3 months ago
my favorite tropfest short film ever. Makes a statement
airwalktom 1 year ago
Wow, that ending. Didn't see that coming.
CptByakuyaKuchiki 1 year ago
love this short film !
TheBeeball 1 year ago
Dear Genevieve thank you for an inspiring film
kalel892435 1 year ago
interesting! many-a-time there have been people with clear psychological problems raving at others at my bus stop and only a few times do people respond. i'm not an expert in down syndrome but i think more important was to focus on how had the main character been good looking with a charming accent of some kind the girl would have been swooped off her feet and the hooded guy would have been laughing at his whimsy.
PocketJaces 1 year ago
Holy crap! He used to go to my high school! WOW! Crazy to see where some people end up. Good on him!!!
placebo4yo 1 year ago 4
werd, that was mad good, i didnt cry or nuthin, cuz i didnt find it sad at all, just good, smilin the whole time, i luv people, n sumtimes i feel like the main character, i dont hav down syndrome, but i like 2 talk 2 any1 it doesnt matter 2me what kind of person u r 2me, n this life u get alot of cold shoulders, people need 2 put aside there differences n luv 1another, anyway good film yo
1cupofwater 1 year ago 2
amazing, beautiful,There are so many different types of people in this world,but we all come together and share our opinions in film.
LucasJacobs11 1 year ago 4
It's a brilliant film, no doubt, but I can't feel how one can tear up cause of it. I think it's brilliant cause it's a need in the world for people to communicate outside our social standards, but I'm comfused if the fact that the man is born Down syndrome is the part that triggers the affections? Of those I've met with Down, sympathy is not something they desire, it's to be seen as they are, just another man. I think the movie cought that message, but I think the responders hasn't.
BaronCarro 1 year ago
i fucking cried. that's right, im man enough to admit it.
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lordmovie4u 1 year ago
i'm tearing up
0honey0U 1 year ago
So moving.. So amazing.. So beautiful.. Well done, well done. (:
diddozproductions 1 year ago 4
"too bad, just did!"
composednostalgia 1 year ago
Good video with a powerful message. I must confess that I didn't know much about Down's syndrome before. I googled for about 15-20 mins after watching this video and came across an eyebrow-raising statistic:
These are the ratios of mother's age to the baby's chances of getting DS
20 years ---- 1 in 1500
30 years ---- 1 in 900
45 years ---- 1 in 30
The last one was particularly shocking for me. 1 in 30 is seriously high!
Imrankniazi 1 year ago
wow - I am shocked that I just burst into tears at the end - SO moving, so incredible!
newsroombully 1 year ago 2
aha genevieve came to our school to give us an enlightening speech on her short film today (:
jesshizzle94 1 year ago
Just beautiful! If you know anyone with Downs Syndrome you will know what I mean!
yourlawnandgarden 1 year ago
hey that was really good!
OneWayXpress 1 year ago
This film is inspiring
BuloogasAreAwesome 1 year ago
i cant quite understand this, who can explain some?? thx
jaywifechou 1 year ago
it simply portrays a person changing perspective.Amanda at first feel violated by richard(down syndrome man) as he was in her "personal space" but later on she changed her perspective of richard. the boy is richards brother he too changed perspective.he was at first embarrassed.but later on learnt to be proud of his brother. We are currently studying this film in my english class. :) hope u understand it now.
0hCouture 1 year ago 4
@0hCouture me 2 :p
toocool2beat 1 year ago
@0hCouture
hey i was hoping if you could please send me somenotes on this videos?
justmeeaaa 2 months ago
@justmeeaaa hey there! we studied this last year when i was in yr 11 and now i just graduated from 12 so i threw all my stuff away. I'm so sorry. feel free to inbox me with questions and i'll try my best to remember some stuff. so sorry again.
0hCouture 2 months ago
@0hCouture awww thanks anyways:)
is there anyone else that could possibly send me their notes ?
justmeeaaa 2 months ago
@justmeeaaa i don't think so. we didnt really study it deeply. maybe just two 80 minutes lesson.
0hCouture 2 months ago
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good but gay
SgtVadge 1 year ago
mcdonalds used him for one of there adds as a way of showing they hire disabled people kind of sad really
frans1012 1 year ago 3
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imcdonalds did not use him for the add, it was a true story i
blakhell05 1 year ago
Meh. It seems to me like tropfest goes for the soppier ending rather than a creative story and good directing.
AceGuitarR7 1 year ago
It seems to me that this was a winner. Look at how many hearts it has touched. Did you know that this film has even changed the Government's perspective towards people with Down Syndrome as they are offering more services for them. This film shows that Down Syndrome people have no barriers towards showing affection and are not afraid of taking emotional risks like how we are. I think that we can all learn something from them.
Stardust152 1 year ago
how does it? i would think anyone who did what he did at the start was wierd. besides going up and taping someone is very invasive and most people would be put off and probably tell them to piss off. but my first comment was about tropfest focusing too much on the story rather than directing, film technique etc. anyone can do a touching story. im just saying i dont think its very creative.
AceGuitarR7 1 year ago
fwark.
mimi no softy,
But i seriously was balling when lil tom n gramps hug, i related so much to this and its so touching
meeeeek :)
wakojako211 1 year ago
Yayy filmed in meadowbank
stonemarshy 1 year ago
it brings tears to my eyes it touch me a lot..love yoooour family whoever they may be..
syelois20 1 year ago
Beautiful
gave me so many emotions in such a short time.
loved it
sixstringer82 1 year ago
this video makes me laugh, it makes me cry and most of all it makes me happy.
probably the best piece of footage i've seen in a long time.
hippiejamfan 1 year ago
That was very good, I loved the simplicity of it. Well done.
Lubieland 1 year ago
Well Deserved winner
Paperbagman555 1 year ago
wow, that was brilliant
pagancrow99 2 years ago
Oh so amazing! awesome movie with a wondeful meaning
minnymomo 2 years ago
awesome i have never seen such a gratest and creativi one
Shwartzer 2 years ago
This video should have a lot more views, i really liked it!
Really sweet.
loveangel03 2 years ago
i dont get it
explain plz
Kyros2012 2 years ago
uhh! the boy is his brother! i get it
YOUbrittanyTUBE 2 years ago
Judging people by the way they appear is so easy. If only we could get past our material eyes we would see the true beauty inside every person
adv2403 2 years ago 59
Oh, this was the best <3
pinksugarmoon 2 years ago
this video was great=] crazy how it all shows so much meaning and the views of people.also how quikly judging someone can change. patrick magee is cute ; )
h1z43v3r 2 years ago
wonderful, this really did deserve to win :)
amoondo95 2 years ago
whats the name of this song?!!! please help! asap
SigurRos1000 2 years ago
does anyone know what other festivals this has been in since tropfest?
urbinosaint 2 years ago
that was brilliant!
It made me teary!
madamjess 2 years ago
tht was fanatastic
rcf789 2 years ago
finally one that deserved to win
TheProducer01 2 years ago 65
Loved it!
Kavirako 2 years ago
i understand that tropfest is about having like.. a good story, and I think this movie has that, but i really think it wasn't shot as well as it could have been...
jerrextreme1 2 years ago
love it
PinkMangoes5 2 years ago 2
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MKroX2202 2 years ago
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wtf is this
wwwsydneycroatianet 2 years ago
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wwwsydneycroatianet 2 years ago
i think this should win in sundance...
trytomakeitcool1 2 years ago
great movie, it had everything in it. Very deserving. i heard the main guy is doing well in Hollywood. Well done son
CMatthews95 2 years ago
lol "Too bad!! just did!!"
LynguriZ 2 years ago 3
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zela78 2 years ago
Hey Guys if you like the film, support the filmmakers by voting for it in the Indie Flix film festival! google wow indie flix, find the website, register to vote, and then give a 5 star rating!
MrBulooga 2 years ago
Lovely
shavNsimmo 2 years ago
even though i saw the ending coming, i was suprised the way it moved me, at the moment he embraces his brother. i found it a very warm and nice film to watch.
Rogiertoch 2 years ago
I saw the end coming as soon as he walked over and asked him to say something, but it was still a very good film
DemiRonin 2 years ago
This is beautiful. Easy to see why it won. very touching
hollybelthompson 2 years ago 3
Captivating, moving, and a powerful message. I saw myself in each character including the bus driver.
catherinemorrow 2 years ago 3
Sweet, That's what love is all about..
keeps718 2 years ago
I loved it. ♥
mhamilton123 2 years ago
Beautiful film. Thanks for posting.
Polkacentric 2 years ago