Library Thursdays: Think of me first as a person DVD

The theme of our 30th anniversary year, "We've come a long way, baby", is clearly illustrated in a DVD new this week to the library. Think of me first as a person (a film by George A. Ingmire III & Dwight L. Core, Sr., 2006) is a short documentary made by the father of a boy with Down syndrome in the US in the 1960s. It is a view into the life and possibilities of a person with Down syndrome 40-50 years ago. It is a beautiful film made by a loving father, Dwight Core, Sr. (discovered and made into a film by his grandson, George Ingmire). It is sad to see the lack of options for the family but it is also encouraging to know that lives for people with Down syndrome have vastly improved. This is due to the hard work of families of people with Down syndrome (like the Cores) to change attitudes and perceptions. The film has been selected for the (US) National Film Registry in 2006. Also included is My Favorite Child (Roger Richards, 2007), a film which shows Dwight Core, Jr. in his late 40s living with his sister a year before he died. There are other bits of extra footage and commentary from George Ingmire and others involved in the production.
The DVD is a great look at the history of the lives of people with Down syndrome and should be of interest to many.

Other links:
Think of me first as a person Facebook page

Mi Abuelo Productions

Preserving Think of Me First as a Person

If you'd like to borrow the DVD or anything else in the library, please call or email.