Danny and Nicky

1969 0h 55m EN

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9.0

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★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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This feature documentary offers a comparison of the care of two boys with Down syndrome. Danny lives at home with his brothers and sisters and attends a special neighborhood school for children with disabilities. Nicky lives in a large institution for persons with intellectual disabilities. This film clarifies common misconceptions about intellectual disabilities, and presents an intimate portrait of the families, staff, and communities that come together to assist Danny and Nicky in learning, playing, and living a fulfilling life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Patrick Watson
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Douglas Jackson
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 5

ERA

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57 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 5

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0223108 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Douglas Jackson directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
257 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt0223108 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.