Duo: The True Story of a Gifted Child with Down Syndrome is a 1996 independent film starring Stephane Ginnsz. It is notable for featuring the first lead actor with Down syndrome.

Awards [link]

• WINNER OF THE MARTIN SCORSESE BEST FILM AWARD (1996)
• WINNER OF THE WARNER BROS. PICTURES BEST FILM AWARD (1996)
• WINNER OF THE WASSERMAN AWARD FOR BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (1996)
• FINALIST AT THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (1996)
• OFFICIAL ENTRY AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS (STUDENT) (1996)
• NOMINATED FOR THE T.A.S.H. MEDIA AWARD (1996)
  "...for best promoting the inclusion of people with severe disabilities in all aspects of community life and reaching a national audience."

... and following the release of Duo on DVD in 2005:

• Featured Guest at the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention (2005)
• Featured Guest at the New York Sprouts International Film Festival (2005)

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References [link]

1. ^ A. G. Film Productions (https://duo.agprods.com
2. ^ Sprouts Film Festival archives (https://www.gosprout.org/film/prog05.htm#sunday)

External links [link]

• The official Duo film site
• Star of Duo Stephane Ginnsz' Official Site
• Duo DVD at the Official Duo Site
• Duo DVD on Amazon

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