The Ripple That Created Waves
FILM DETAILS
Director: Erwin Darmali
Running time: 13 minutes
Genre: Documentary Short Film
Rating: G
Release Year: 2020
ABOUT THE FILM
The world didn’t expect much from these children.
But what the world overlooked was the strength of their mothers — and hearts so full of love that they chose to push forward anyway. Against a society that often doubts and underestimates, these women created breakthroughs that would not only change their own families, but ripple through their communities.
Three women, from very different backgrounds, discovered that their babies were born with Down syndrome. Fate brought them together. One of them carried an extraordinary life experience — an upbringing that shaped a unique skill, one that would later become instrumental in helping these children grow, learn, and find their place in the world.
This documentary tells the story of Club 21 — a learning and resource center for individuals with Down syndrome. Club 21 provides parents with guidance, community, and real tools for education, with a clear focus on independent living, employment opportunities, and the freedom to make life choices. This is not just a film about disability — it’s a story about belief, resilience, and what happens when love meets action.
Support their mission here: www.clubtwentyone.org
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FILM CREDITS
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor: Erwin Darmali
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