A documentary about five New England mothers

and their 50-year journey raising children with Down syndrome and autism.

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"They wrote the playbook for parent advocacy in the disabilities community."​

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Maria, Taffy, Karen, Norma and Wilma, who gave birth in the era of institutions, offer their powerful, unique perspectives on how far we’ve come and what it takes to build a more inclusive world for all children.

 

Sharing candid, honest stories of love, friendship, advocacy, and resilience, they open up their lives on film to remind us of the ongoing fight for inclusion and dignity, and to inspire the next generation of parent advocates.

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directed by

Sandi Johnson

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produced by

Jen Plante Johnson