Lay Down Your Heart

Feature
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Documentary
Director
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Marie Clements
Production Company
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The National Film Board of Canada
Producer
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Shirley Vercruysse
Writer
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DOP
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Editor
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Composer
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Principal Cast
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Official Selection
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Vancouver Int'l Film Festival 2022, Reelworld Film Festival 2023

Synopsis

A look into the life of Niall McNeil, an artist and performer with Down syndrome, and his remarkable chosen family.

Awards
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Audience Award , Portraits, Vancouver Int'l Film Fest (2022)

Post Process

Director's Statement

An intimate look into the mind of Niall McNeil, an artist and performer with Down syndrome, and his unique chosen family. In Niall introduces us to his many “family members,” his multiple “children,” his renowned “ex-wife” and director of the film Marie Clements, and other bonds forged through open-hearted creativity.

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