MONICA & DAVID official trailer

MONICA & DAVID is a love story about two adults with Down syndrome. The film explores their marriage and the family who strives to support their needs. Monica and David want what other adults have—an independent life. While they are capable beyond expectations, their parents, aware of mainstream rejection of adults with intellectual disabilities, have trouble letting go.
Full of humor, romance and everyday family drama, the film uses intimate fly-on-the wall footage to reveal the complexity of their story.

Feature documentary by Alexandra Codina (68 minutes). HBO Documentary, October 14, 2010 Broadcast Premiere. Tribeca Film Festival, World Documentary Competition, North American Premiere. IDFA, First-Appearance Competition, World Premiere. Visit http://www.monicaanddavid.com/ for more info.

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[cinemia]

@ MsDoxma--Yes, Monica and David are both Cuban-American.

@theleo777--Yes, using the word "retarded" is incredibly outdated and ignorant, but that's exactly why we need dialogue so spread the word about the film!

[cinemia]

Actually, there have been 3 documented cases of men with Down syndrome fathering children. But information on sexuality and fertility is mostly anecdotal, because there hasn't been much research. With the recent increase in life expectancy (60-70 yrs today, vs. 25 yrs in 1983) and more opportunities to live in the community, date and maintain longterm relationships; there will likely be more situations of men with Down syndrome fathering children and all couples should address contraception.

[cinemia]

Official HBO Premiere date is Thursday, October 14th.

[psychothefear]

I watched this documentary and I'm a 6 foot 300 lb guy and I wept like a little girl with a skinned knee. A beautiful story and pure love involved between Monica and David, we could learn alot from them myself included.

[HummerCheerRocker]

@circamuffin SHUT UP ! My god your fcking rude . not everyones good at salsa dancing theyre just having fun like wtf ? &' calling them retards . Your a retard for not knowing so SHUT THE HELL UP ! Its sad because your making fun of people who cant help how they are at all . pathetic btch .

[JonesArmandoHoward]

F--king awesome only in a communist and backwards country like America can stupid Sh!t like this happen...God is awesome...And now for the head calipers.

[circamuffin]

Lol those retards suck at salsa dancing

[FUKIUTUBE]

The part that made me cry the most was, when the guy or girl behind the cam ask David if he could have anything else in life what would it be, and he said MONICA AGAIN. It touched my heart and I started crying.

[FUKIUTUBE]

@psychothefear hahaha Im 36 y/o male and I cried 2. I wish them nothing but the best. God bless them and Monica's mom and step dad

[Miranyy1]

this is love is very beautifull very very beautifull ><

[darkconversationist]

this is so beautifull i hope there kids be interllectualy geniuses.

[chicovill305]

i seen these 2 at my Job,i was like HEYYYYY YOUR THE GUYS FROM HBO lol...

[tenebnaes]

also, there is a 50% chance that they will have a child with down syndrome, so really it would be irresponsible for them to have children

[Kimzeb0410]

I just got done seeing this story. I wish you both David and Monica, a very happy and healthy long life together.