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JOY AND TRIUMPH (Ages 11-14)

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Only a Child
A Stone in the Shoe
FreeBird
Spring Always Comes Back
Stairs
Footsteps on the Wind
Mila
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In troubled times like these when negative feelings, distrust and doubt surround us, the shorts in this program demonstrate hope, humanity, and joy and the possibility of triumph over adversity. 


For Ages 11-14 | 77 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal, and original languages with English subtitles


Themes: Perseverance, facing challenges, personal qualities, validation, and self-worth 


This program contains: Mature themes, historical content, Physical and/or emotional conflict

FreeBird


Freebird is the coming-of-age story of a boy with Down Syndrome who learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush all in the pursuit of a beautiful life.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    6 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Note
    THEMES: Understanding Differences, Inclusion, Disability
  • Director
    Michael Joseph McDonald, Joe Bluhm
  • Screenwriter
    Michael Joseph McDonald, Joe Bluhm
  • Producer
    Stefanie Bitton, Jordan Hart, Louis Pilotte, Michael Joseph McDonald
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