Lily: A Longitudinal Portrait of Living With Down Syndrome

This four part series chronicles the challenges and joys of one remarkable woman, Lily. Each film is approximately fifteen minutes in length and documents her living situation, interpersonal relationships and activities.  Lily narrates along with her mother and support staff.

LILY: A STORY ABOUT A GIRL LIKE ME
Lily was ten and a pioneer in mainstreaming when this award winning film was made by her mother in 1976.

LILY: A SEQUEL
Lily is now twenty in a film that documents her finishing her education, moving into a group home and taking her first job.  Lily and her mother tell of their apprehensions and delights in facing these new situations. 

LILY AT THIRTY
She is now living in her own apartment and working happily in a supermarket.  Lily talks openly about her life and what would make her happier.

LILY: WE ARE ALL GETTING OLDER
Lily is now 49, still in her apartment and still working at the supermarket but facing troubling new cognitive and physical challenges.