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Ultimate Thunder

202698 minGdocumentary

A punk band composed of members with learning disabilities and Down syndrome faces funding cuts and health challenges while striving for greater recognition.

“The most punk rock band in the world”

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A punk band composed of members with learning disabilities and Down syndrome faces funding cuts and health challenges while striving for greater recognition.

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Ben G. Browndirector

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A punk band whose members have learning disabilities and Down syndrome fight to reach a bigger stage as funding cuts, health scares and setbacks close in.

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