Embraceable (2011)

You think you know about kindness, charisma, musical passion and joy until you meet Ben Monkaba and others like him with a rare genetic condition called Williams Syndrome. Despite medical ... See full summary »

Director:

Jon Kent

Storyline

You think you know about kindness, charisma, musical passion and joy until you meet Ben Monkaba and others like him with a rare genetic condition called Williams Syndrome. Despite medical hardships and intellectual challenges, people with Williams embrace life, and everyone around them, with unconditional love and acceptance. Embraceable celebrates this beautiful variation of life through candid interviews, unforgettable social encounters, amazing musical performances, and dramatic portrait photography. Running commentaries by top scientific experts bring to light how this rare genetic abnormality can teach us a great deal about ourselves.

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Genres:

Documentary | Family | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 June 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aggaliasimoi

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

65 min

Color:

Color

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