

People with Down Syndrome
In My Own Words: People With Down Syndrome is a blog dedicated to sharing the stories, reflections, and perspectives of people with Down syndrome, as expressed in interviews.
Sam was honored to be the subject of a documentary! Sarah Taschetta is a talented local film student who will be attending Columbia College Chicago in the fall. When she asked Sam about featuring him in a short film, he said, "Of course!" Here's the result of her hard work.
Part of what Sam and I have loved about the experience has been reading people's varied responses to the film, including what they have written when sharing the film on social media. Here are a few of our favorites:
"This. Hear people’s stories. Everyone has one."
"'Everyone is important...' Yes, Sam. Inspiring short film!"
"Amazing. Uttterly moved and completely inspired by this."
"Watch at your own risk--it will bring tears to your eyes. Sam wants to honor God and inspire others, and he does!
"We all have a voice."
"This is the best thing you'll watch today."
"This is a great video. So often someone with Down syndrome is treated as incapable of greatness, when in reality they can be someone who is extraordinary. Here is a link to Sam’s blog, which features interviews and posts with some of these extraordinary people: http://www.peoplewithdownsyndrome.com/"
Hope you enjoy!
"We make the difference," says Sam Anderson of people with Down syndrome. Watch the trailer for Sarah Taschetta's documentary, told entirely from Sam's perspective, and stay tuned for the soon-to-be-released final film!
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