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201978 minGdocumentary

Down para arriba

201978 minGdocumentary

Two of actor and director Gustavo Garzón's four children have Down syndrome, leading him to find the theater group "Sin drama Down" for their expression.

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Gustavo Garzón

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Two of actor and director Gustavo Garzón's four children have Down syndrome, leading him to find the theater group "Sin drama Down" for their expression.

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Gustavo Garzón

Gustavo Garzóndirector

Gustavo Garzón

Gustavo Garzónwriter

Tamara Garzónwriter

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Gustavo Garzón, an actor and director, seeks ways for his children to express themselves. Two of his four children have Down syndrome. He discovers the theater group "Sin drama Down," led by Juan Laso for over ten years. The group provides a platform for individuals with Down syndrome to perform and share their stories. Through their participation, the children find joy and a voice in the arts. This documentary runs for 78 minutes and was released in 2019.

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