Up Syndrome (2000)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 22M

Director : Duane Graves

Synopsis

University of Texas student Duane Graves chronicles his charismatic childhood chum Rene Moreno, a San Antonio native with Down Syndrome, in this playful, stirring, remarkably unique portrait documentary.

Actors

Rene Moreno
Rene Moreno
Himself

Crews

Duane Graves
Duane Graves
Director

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