A World Without Down's Syndrome? (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2016, A World Without Down's Syndrome? is a documentary film directed by Clare Richards, running about 59 minutes. “Sally Phillips investigates the ethical implications of the Down's syndrome screening test.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Documentary about Down's syndrome and the ethics of pregnancy screening, fronted by Sally Phillips. This film explores the science and thinking around the proposed new screening test for Down's syndrome and its possible availability on the NHS. Driven by the experience of raising her son Olly, who has Down's syndrome, Sally explores some of the ethical implications of our national screening policy. By talking to experts in the Down's syndrome community, the world's top scientists and including people with Down's syndrome in the debate, Sally investigates a thorny subject that begs questions relevant to us all: what sort of world do we want to live in and who do we want in it?

Who’s in it. A World Without Down's Syndrome? stars Sally Phillips as Herself - Presenter.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A World Without Down's Syndrome? has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A World Without Down's Syndrome? page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch A World Without Down's Syndrome? (2016)?
In CA, A World Without Down's Syndrome? is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A World Without Down's Syndrome? worth watching?
A World Without Down's Syndrome? holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A World Without Down's Syndrome??
A World Without Down's Syndrome? stars Sally Phillips.
When was A World Without Down's Syndrome? released?
A World Without Down's Syndrome? was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.