State of the nation doc fronted by actor Sally Phillips, a Mum to a child with Down’s syndrome. Sally explores what impact a new screening test could have on our society and its potential to eradicate the next generation of children with Down’s syndrome. In a world where pre-natal genetic screening is predicted to become routine, what future do people with disabilities have in our society?
BBC 2
1 x 60 mins
Credits
Comm Ed: Maxine Watson
Exec Producer: Emma Loach
Editor: Tom Herrington
Producer: Carl Callam
Shot on Canon C300
Press
“Defiant and life enhancing.”
Times Saturday Review
“Laced with wry humour her film is that rare thing, a passionate polemic that is also a pleasure to watch, charming as it chastises.”
The Sunday Times
“Heartfelt, positive television with purpose.”
The Observer
“This carefully researched, passionately argued counter blast.”
theartsdesk.com
“Brilliant television.”
Daily Mail
“Absorbing film.”
Telegraph
Awards
Radio Times Readers Award
Sandford St Martin TV Award
Grierson Single Documentary Shortlist
Grierson Best Presenter Shortlist