People Like Me (2010)

People Like Me is the story of the Young Actors Workshop, a theater group made up of people with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities, and Drama students from Syracuse University. The troupe meets every Monday evening for several months, and then puts on a show to a packed house at Syracuse Stage. Young Actors is in its 20th year, and some of the actors have been with it since the beginning. This documentary follows the group during an entire season, and explores the growth, the friendships, and the transformations experienced by the actors and facilitators. The camera becomes invisible as the members open themselves up to the filmmakers and the audience. It has laughter, excitement, and very touching moments.