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Far from the Tree
Sometimes the apple lands far from the tree. Loving it anyway is the whole point.
Who it's for
Parents of children who differ from them often feel guilty about grieving the child they imagined, and adult children often carry the sense of never quite fitting.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Far from the Tree is a 2017 documentary directed by Rachel Dretzin, adapted from Andrew Solomon's bestselling book. It follows parents raising children whom society considers atypical: a mother whose son has Down syndrome, a couple learning to communicate with their nonverbal autistic son, parents supporting a daughter who is the only little person in her family, and a couple whose love for their son endures after…
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: A child's killing, discussed.
Age: Not verified (suggested 13+)
Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina, Part 1, Chapter 1 (tr. Constance Garnett)
