I am Dekel. Portrait of a life with down's syndrome
Description
Dekel Shekarzi, a 21-year-old who defines himself as an actor, a poet, a dancer, and a romantic in love with love itself, is defined by many others not by who he is, but by what he was born with: Down's syndrome. This engaging documentary follows Dekel in his everyday life, which is anything but "everyday. For him, faith, hope, and willpower have fused together to fuel his dreams. Film of Dekel on stage and at home, candid interviews with his family members, and reflections from this remarkable individual-who evidently is a philosopher, too-reveal an intriguing personality well worth getting to know.
Runtime
29 min
Subjects
- Adulthood (96)
- Autism (57)
- Developmental disorders (30)
- Aging (259)
- Adolescent psychopathology (32)
- Child psychopathology (37)
- Developmental disabilities (95)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2000
Database
Films on Demand
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