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Fragile X Family
Authors: Eric Kutner
Description:
Fragile X Syndrome is an inheritable sex-linked chromosomal disorder, and the second most common cause of intellectual disability. This documentary takes viewers inside the life of a woman with developmental disabilities who is struggling to raise three children who also have the syndrome.
Mikey has a severe intellectual disability and has autism; unable to speak or care for himself, he requires constant supervision. The oldest, Franky, is on medication and struggles for maturity, but sometimes cannot control his anger. Amy, the youngest child, is charming, but hyperactive and a bit of a troublemaker.
With the help of local social services workers, Minerva is able to live independently and obtain the educational services the children need. But when Amy sparks a neighborhood conflict and Franky goes to her defense, Minerva's parenting skills are put to the test.
This is a Sprout Film Festival selection.
-from http://www.gosprout.org/film/prog05/fragil.htm
Contact Info:| Organization: | Sprout Film Festival |
| Address: | 893 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025| | | | Phone: | 212-222-9575 | | Fax: | 212-222-9768 | | E-mail: | info@fanlight.com | | | | |
Web Links
http://www.gosprout.org/film/prog05/fragil.htm
Film Description
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