Growing Up Downs

Synopsis

Documentary telling the story of a group of young actors with Downs Syndrome who set out to create a touring production of Hamlet. Along the way the play begins to blur with their real lives, leading to romance, rows and revelations.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

Down’s syndrome; learning disabilities; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Touring productions

Credits

Director

William Jessop

Producer

William Jessop

Cast

Tommy Jessop

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Name

Dartmouth Films

Web

http://theflawmovie.com/ External site opens in new window

Name

Maverick

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/offair External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7393 1514

Fax

020 7393 1555

Address

For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

Online Retailer

Name

growingupdowns.co.uk/shop