Lay Down Your Heart
Synopsis
An intimate look into the mind of Niall McNeil, an artist and performer with Down syndrome, and his unique chosen family. In Lay Down Your Heart, 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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie Clements
- Screenplay & Story
- Niall McNeil, Marie Clements
- Original Score
- Wayne Lavallee
- Original Title
- Lay Down Your Heart
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie Clements
Niall McNeil, Marie Clements
Wayne Lavallee
Mike McKinlay
Sarah Hedar
Shirley Vercruysse
Department Leadership Roster
Marie Clements
Director
Niall McNeil
Writer
Marie Clements
Writer
Sarah Hedar
Editor
James Boatman
Production Design
Mike McKinlay
Director of Photography
Shirley Vercruysse
Producer
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What is Lay Down Your Heart about?
An intimate look into the mind of Niall McNeil, an artist and performer with Down syndrome, and his unique chosen family. In Lay Down Your Heart, 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.
Who directed Lay Down Your Heart?
Lay Down Your Heart was directed by Marie Clements.
Who stars in Lay Down Your Heart?
The principal cast of Lay Down Your Heart includes Niall McNeil, Marie Clements, Joan McNeil, Lois Anderson, Lindsay Kenyon.
When was Lay Down Your Heart released and how long is it?
Lay Down Your Heart was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Lay Down Your Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lay Down Your Heart was composed by Wayne Lavallee.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lay Down Your Heart?
Lay Down Your Heart holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.