When Kids Turn Out Different

Documentary of the Week | Jul 20, 2018

The documentary "Far From the Tree," based on the award-winning book by Andrew Solomon, explores the dynamics in families when kids turn out different from their parents' expectations. Filmmaker Rachel Dretzin profiles families encountering cases of Down's Syndrome, autism, dwarfism and incarceration.

— Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen

For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

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