A 40-year-old Iowa City resident faces challenges related to Down syndrome, obesity, alcoholism, and circulation problems in this 1997 documentary.
“Beer! Pornos! Wrestling! Down’s Syndrome!”
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A 40-year-old Iowa City resident faces challenges related to Down syndrome, obesity, alcoholism, and circulation problems in this 1997 documentary.
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Jeff Towne, a 40-year-old man from Iowa City, faces multiple challenges, including Down syndrome, obesity, alcoholism, and circulation issues. Living with his 90-year-old adoptive grandmother, he navigates daily life with unique interests, such as wrestling and pornography. Directed by Daniel Kraus, Jefftowne premiered at the Bijou Theater on September 8, 1997, and later screened at the Chicago Underground Film Festival in 1998. The film offers an intimate portrayal of Jeff's life and struggles.
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- Meet Jeff Towne, a unique Iowa City resident.
- See a different side of Troma Entertainment films.
- Find out about Jeff's life with Down syndrome.
Did You Know
- Jefftowne was directed by Daniel Kraus and released in 1997.
- The film has a runtime of 58 minutes.
- Jeff Towne died on May 4, 2018, at age 59.
- The film opened at the Bijou Theater in Iowa City on September 8, 1997.
- It screened at the Chicago Underground Film Festival in 1998.
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Who directed the documentary Jefftowne?
Jefftowne was directed by Daniel Kraus.
When did Jeff Towne pass away?
Jeff Towne died on May 4, 2018, at the age of 59.
What was the runtime of Jefftowne?
Jefftowne has a runtime of 58 minutes.
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