A must see movie.
A very intense and difficult movie.
I am at a loss for words on how to describe this movie so I will direct you to a wonderful review on The Feminist Spectator.
And how does this relate to my blog and my journey with Joaquin? Well, I had no idea myself until a scene with "Little Mongo" appeared and took my breath away.
An excerpt from The Feminist Spectator's blog:
Precious’s first baby by her father has Down syndrome and has been banished, by Mary, to live with Mary’s mother. Mary, who can’t stand the sight of her, calls the baby “Mongo,” short for “Mongoloid.” The sweet girl is friendly and affectionate, cheerful and placid. When Mary’s mother, wary and suspicious of her own daughter, brings the little girl to their Harlem apartment in anticipation of a city social worker’s visit, the three-year-old’s non-discriminating, innocent affect throws into even sharper relief the cruelty in which Precious lives.
Innocent, non-discriminating, friendly, affectionate, cheerful, placid. Words l love to hear associated with children with Down syndrome. Words I've found to be so true.
All I can really say is, go see this movie. It will move you.
Living life one day at a time as a family of six...3 busy and bouncy boys and 1 Ukrainian princess. Our third son Joaquin was our unexpected blessing who came to us with a little something extra called Down syndrome and inspired us to adopt Sofia an orphan we fell in love with through Reece's Rainbow. We hope that our story will help open people's eyes to the beauty and gift that ALL children are. We are all more alike than different!
Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteI'm having a hard time wanting to see the movie because it just seems so sad (But I do want to see it)! My friend saw and and left angry because she couldn't believe how someone can treat their own flesh and blood that way! Just watching the previews tear me up.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't planning on seeing this - but now will definitely go....hopefully this weekend. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of it. Sounds difficult to watch... Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteOh I wasn't planing on seeing it but I may now. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to write about this movie for a while...and just couldn't. I really is hard to put how it made me feel into words. I am so with you on that.
ReplyDeleteHi. I'm Julius's mom and leave you a comment for the first time. I've been curious about that movie, so I bought the book and was having hard time to read (spelling was so unique). I think I better watch the movie first. Thank you for the recommendation!
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