Duo (1996 film)
# Duo (1996 film)

Duo: The True Story of a Gifted Child with Down Syndrome is a 1996 independent film produced and directed by Alexandre Ginnsz, starring his 12-year-old brother Stephane Ginnsz. It is notable for featuring one of the first lead actors with Down syndrome in film history.

## Awards

| Award | Category | Year | Result | Notes |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Martin Scorsese Award | Best film | 1996 | Won | |
| Warner Bros. Pictures Award | Best film | 1996 | Won | |
| Wasserman Award | Best cinematography | 1996 | Won | |
| Chicago International Film Festival | | 1996 | Finalist | |
| Academy awards | Student | 1996 | Official entry | |
| T.A.S.H. Media award | Best film | 1996 | Nominated | "...for best promoting the inclusion of people with severe disabilities in all aspects of community life and reaching a national audience." |

Following the DVD release in 2005:

* Featured Guest at the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention (2005)
* Featured Guest at the New York Sprouts International Film Festival (2005)
