A World Without Down's Syndrome?
“Sally Phillips investigates the ethical implications of the Down's syndrome screening test.”
Synopsis
Documentary about Down's syndrome and the ethics of pregnancy screening, fronted by Sally Phillips. This film explores the science and thinking around the proposed new screening test for Down's syndrome and its possible availability on the NHS. Driven by the experience of raising her son Olly, who has Down's syndrome, Sally explores some of the ethical implications of our national screening policy. By talking to experts in the Down's syndrome community, the world's top scientists and including people with Down's syndrome in the debate, Sally investigates a thorny subject that begs questions relevant to us all: what sort of world do we want to live in and who do we want in it?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clare Richards
- Original Title
- A World Without Down's Syndrome?
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Dragonfly Film and Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clare Richards
Carl Callam, Emma Loach
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Callam
Producer
Clare Richards
Director
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What is A World Without Down's Syndrome? about?
Documentary about Down's syndrome and the ethics of pregnancy screening, fronted by Sally Phillips. This film explores the science and thinking around the proposed new screening test for Down's syndrome and its possible availability on the NHS. Driven by the experience of raising her son Olly, who has Down's syndrome, Sally explores some of the ethical implications of our national screening policy. By talking to experts in the Down's syndrome community, the world's top scientists and including people with Down's syndrome in the debate, Sally investigates a thorny subject that begs questions relevant to us all: what sort of world do we want to live in and who do we want in it?
Who directed A World Without Down's Syndrome??
A World Without Down's Syndrome? was directed by Clare Richards.
Who stars in A World Without Down's Syndrome??
The principal cast of A World Without Down's Syndrome? includes Sally Phillips.
When was A World Without Down's Syndrome? released and how long is it?
A World Without Down's Syndrome? was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 59m.