Duo (film)
Duo: The True Story of a Gifted Child with Down Syndrome is a 1996 independent film produced and directed by Alexandre Ginnsz, starring his 12-year-old brother Stephane Ginnsz. It is notable for featuring one of the first lead actors with Down syndrome in film history.
Awards
Award | Category | Year | Result | Notes |
Martin Scorsese Award | Best film | 1996 | ||
Warner Bros. Pictures Award | Best film | 1996 | ||
Wasserman Award | Best cinematography | 1996 | ||
Chicago International Film Festival | 1996 | Finalist | ||
Academy awards | Student | 1996 | Official entry | |
T.A.S.H. Media award | Best film | 1996 | "...for best promoting the inclusion of people with severe disabilities in all aspects of community life and reaching a national audience." |
Following the DVD release in 2005:
- Featured Guest at the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention
- Featured Guest at the New York Sprouts International Film Festival