Norm (2008)

Norm is a love story pure and simple. But there is nothing simple about it. A loving sister decides to take her older brother with Down syndrome into her home to provide the care and the sense of family she feels he has been denied since childhood. Like many aging adults living with Down syndrome, he begins to experience the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Her greatest fears have become a reality, "What if she can't keep him at home forever?"

Director: Kent Nason, Teresa MacInnes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Kent Nason
Editing: Teresa MacInnes
Production: See to Sea Productions, LLC.
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $235,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

sibling relationship, down syndrome, alzheimer's disease

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norm about?
Norm is a love story pure and simple. But there is nothing simple about it. A loving sister decides to take her older brother with Down syndrome into her home to provide the care and the sense of family she feels he has been denied since childhood. Like many aging adults living with Down syndrome, he begins to experience the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Her greatest fears have become a reality, "What if she can't keep him at home forever?"
Who directed Norm?
Norm was directed by Kent Nason, Teresa MacInnes.
How long is Norm?
Norm has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is Norm?
Norm is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Norm?
Norm had a budget of $235,000.
Where was Norm produced?
Norm was produced in Canada.