My Hero Brother
A group of remarkable young people with Down syndrome embark on a demanding trek through the Indian Himalayas, accompanied by their brothers and sisters. Unresolved conflicts and the complexities of growing up with a Down syndrome child in the family come to surface, while a heart-warming and special closeness develops among the siblings as they deal with formidable physical and emotional challenges.
The difficult trials and poignant relationships, set against the richly colorful backdrop of India, open new horizons and greatly deepen our understanding of special needs people and their families.
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Yonatan NirDirectorDolphin Boy, Cutting the Pain, Beyond the Boundaries
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Yonatan NirProducer
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Enosh CasselProducer
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Itamar PelegProducer
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Ayelet ZurerProducerMunich, Angels & Demons
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Yonatan NirWriter
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Tali GoldenbergWriterLia, Cutting the Pain
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Ehud BanaiOriginal Soundtrack
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Project Title (Original Language):אח שלי גיבור
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Project Type:Documentary
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Genres:Disabilities, Inclusion, Inspiration
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Runtime:1 hour 18 minutes 22 seconds
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Completion Date:June 10, 2016
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Country of Origin:Israel
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Country of Filming:India, Israel
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Language:Hebrew
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Shooting Format:HD
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Santa Barbara International Film FestivalSanta Barbara
United States
February 7, 2017
North America Premiere
Best Documentary Film Award, Audience Choice Award -
Doc Edge International Film FestivalAuckland, Wellington
New Zealand
May 12, 2017
New Zealand Premiere
Best International Director Award -
Heartland Film FestivalIndianapolis
United States
October 20, 2017 -
Jerusalem International Film FestivalJerusalem
Israel
July 11, 2016
Israeli Premiere -
Philadelphia Jewish Film FestivalPhiladelphia
United States
November 5, 2017
Audience Award -
ReelAbilities Film FestivalNew York
United States
March 2, 2017 -
Wasatch Mountain Film FestivalSalt Lake City
United States
June 23, 2017
Social Awareness Award -
Palm Beach International Film FestivalPalm Beach
United States
March 29, 2017 -
Bosifest Film FestivalBelgrade
Serbia
October 10, 2017
Special Mention Award -
Chagrin Documentary Film FestivalCleveland
United States
October 3, 2017 -
National Down Syndrome CongressSacramento
United States
July 22, 2017 -
World Down Syndrome CongressGlasgow
United Kingdom
July 25, 2018 -
Carpentras Israeli Film FestivalCarpentras
France
October 6, 2018
Best Documentary Award
Distribution Information
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My Hero BrotherCountry: IsraelRights: All Rights
Award-winning filmmaker Yonatan Nir has been telling stories for over a decade – from epic photojournalist reports, to the critically acclaimed Dolphin Boy (2011) which was acquired by Disney Pictures and screened in over 130 film festivals, he successfully captures and portrays unique relationships formed between man and nature. After joining Hey Jude Productions in 2008, Nir went on to direct and produce Beyond the Boundaries (2011), Cutting the Pain (2012), and The Essential Link (2017). Nir is also a highly demanded speaker and film professor and has given over 500 lectures in Israel and around the world.
In the course of the film, I hope that the viewer will undergo an experience that will change his way of looking at the main characters: not as ill-fated people who have been given a chance to experience a brief release from suffering, but rather as human beings blessed with qualities many of us yearn to have, struggling with their limitations in an highly admirable and courageous way, with the ability to open the hearts of those around them and turn them into better human beings.