Up Syndrome

Up Syndrome 2000 is a critically acclaimed, multiaward winning documentary directed by Duane Graves. It was picked up for distribution by CineClix shortly after its world premiere at the 2001 Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, UT, and made available in the USA via Hulu. The movie known for its playful, stirring and otherwise unorthodox approach to a more serious subject has since garnered international acclaim as one of the most honest portrayals of Down Syndrome ever committed to film.citation needed Its director and subject, both lifelong friends, took home the National Media Award from the National Down Syndrome Congress in 2002. The film was selected to join the permanent archives of the United States Library of Congress in 2009.

The Austin Film Society provided grant support for distribution of the film. Later, a shortened 24minute version of the documentary won the grand prize at famed movie director Kevin Smiths Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Movies Askew contest in 2006. Notable film critic Scott Foundas of Daily Variety described the movie as touching. Film Threats Merle Bertrand states that it is engaging...a memorable experience. Notable film critic Peter Debruge of the Austin Chronicle calls it a tender and touching character study. IndieWIRE critic Richard Baimbridge raved its one of the best portrait docs I have seen. Shari Crall of The Californian writes I gained a new perspective.

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