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202366 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Disability Inclusion Life Stories

Lay Down Your Heart

202366 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Niall McNeil, an artist with Down syndrome, shares his life and creative connections with his chosen family, including director Marie Clements, in this intimate portrayal.

Disability Inclusion Life Stories

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Marie Clements,

Alexa Carrenard

Channel: NFB

Lay Down Your Heart

2023• 66 minPG

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Niall McNeil, an artist with Down syndrome, shares his life and creative connections with his chosen family, including director Marie Clements, in this intimate portrayal.

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Marie Clementsdirector

Alexa Carrenarddirector

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Niall McNeil, an artist and performer with Down syndrome, shares insights into his life and the unique relationships he has cultivated in "Lay Down Your Heart." The film highlights his connections with his chosen family, including his multiple "children" and his renowned "ex-wife," filmmaker Marie Clements. Through open-hearted creativity, McNeil's story illustrates the power of love and community in shaping identity and artistic expression. Directed by Marie Clements, the documentary runs for 70 minutes and was released in 2022.

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