Far from the Tree
Parents of children who have Down syndrome, dwarfism or autism share intimate stories of the challenges they face. Tracing their joys, challenges, tragedies, and triumphs.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Jamila Ephron, Rachel Dretzin
Actors: Amy Allnutt, Andrew Solomon, Harry Burdick, Jack Allnutt, Jason Kingsley
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