Board and Care - preview

A preview of a 27-minute narrative directed by Ron Ellis.

Starring two young people with Down syndrome, this sensitive drama focuses on their desire to have a relationship. Board and Care won the Academy Award in 1980 for Best Live Action Short Subject.

This film highlights the difficulty of the main character's desires and how they are thwarted by circumstances and the well-meaning plans of their adult guardians.

Streaming, download and DVD of entire film available on www.sproutflix.org

This unique series is part of the Sprout Touring Film Festival, showcasing films related to the field of developmental disabilities. Click the following link to see a complete listing of all the films available through this festival: http://www.sprouttouringfilmfestival.org

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Film & Animation

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