Monica & David

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Audience Member I have to admit that I went into this movie convinced that the whole idea of marriage between people with Down Syndrome was semi ludicrous. I came away with a new appreciation for the love that a couple can share and the great commitments of love that need to be shown by their loved ones to ensure that they can make a go of it in life. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review kathy h Kindly ignore Flixster's description: the only "affliction" Monica and David have are their families quite reasonable fears of the couple being mistreated by society. As Monica's mother says "Because we want to protect them so much, we are typically the first ones who treat them poorly by subconsciously denying them their rights to have a normal life". David's mother knows he wants to work, she knows he's capable, but she "wouldn't want him to have to associate with society". Monica's mother wants to keep them with her because " the thought of Monica or David running across anyone who would so much as look at them the wrong way drives me crazy." And unfortunately, society lives up to the families fears most of the time. It only sees difference and it fears difference. It sees disability and can't see past it to ability. Film maker Alexandra Codino is Monica's cousin. She "wanted the world to see Monica the way I did- an intelligent, sensitive and nuanced woman", and that's what we see: an intelligent, sensitive and nuanced woman marrying her soul mate and equal, and enjoying their first year together. If you want to see a doco about disabled people, watch something else. This one's about ability. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Very nice, honest look at a couple's first year together as husband and wife, and the challenges that they face both having Down's Syndrome. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I love shows like this that show how everyone is the same. We each have struggles in our lives but it's how we go about them is what sets us apart!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting slice of life about couple with down syndrome. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Neat story of a Down's Syndrome couple who gets married. It's not meant to be representative of all Down's people or situations; just a peek into the life of these two as they get married and spend their first year of "wedded bliss" together. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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