A heartfelt documentary that follows Niall McNeil, a Vancouver-based artist, a lifelong performer and a person with Down syndrome. Niall has built a unique family tree of blood and chosen relations made up of his closest friends and collaborators. Bonded together by shared creative passion and their relationships with Niall, his family includes some of Canada’s most outstanding theatrical and artistic talent. By exploring his unconventional family histories—sometimes factual, sometimes infused with fantasy, but always deeply felt—Niall’s limitless imagination drives him toward the heart of human connection.

The film will be screened in the Gallery’s Ledcor Theatre, located in the lower level. Following the film, participants are invited to partake in a lively discussion with light refreshments.

For more information about this program and other programming for seniors at the AGO, sign up for their mailing list, or contact them at programming@youraga.ca.

More info at https://www.youraga.ca/events-features/calendar/cinema-seniors-lay-down-your-heart-2022