This animated short pays tribute to two men with Down syndrome who shared an intimate and profoundly loving relationship that deeply affected the filmmaker. Narrator Brian Davis brings the characters to life with great sensitivity.
Ages 15 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
Family Studies/Home Economics - Aging/Death and Dying
Health/Personal Development - Sexuality
Discuss the reasons for John and Michael’s close relationship and their common bond. Have students comment on the filmmaker’s choice of narrator for the film. Research Down Syndrome and the agencies that provide support and counselling for individuals with the syndrome and their families.