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Up Syndrome (2000): Cast

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Up Syndrome is a 2000 documentary directed by Duane Graves, starring Rene Moreno. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Up Syndrome (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Duane Graves
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Up Syndrome About?

The premise of Up Syndrome without spoilers.

University of Texas student Duane Graves chronicles his charismatic childhood friend Rene Moreno, a San Antonio native with Down Syndrome, in a playful, stirring, remarkably unique portrait documentary. The film follows their enduring friendship, highlighting Moreno’s humor, determination and everyday experiences, and offers an intimate, uplifting view of a young man navigating life with Down syndrome.

Up Syndrome Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • intellectual disability slur
  • retardation
  • mental retardation
  • down syndrome
  • handicap
  • disability
  • austin texas
  • disabled
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Cast & crew

Up Syndrome Cast

Rene Moreno stars in Up Syndrome. Directed by Duane Graves.

From the director

More from Duane Graves

More films directed by Duane Graves: Kill or Be Killed, Butcher Boys and The Wild Man of the Navidad.

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FAQ

Up Syndrome FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Up Syndrome, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Up Syndrome?

Up Syndrome runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Up Syndrome released?

Up Syndrome was released on September 14, 2000.

Who directed Up Syndrome?

Up Syndrome was directed by Duane Graves.

More films by Duane Graves

Who is in the cast of Up Syndrome?

Up Syndrome stars Rene Moreno.

Does Up Syndrome have a post-credit scene?

No. Up Syndrome has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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