Praying with Lior

{New York Times Critic's Pick}

{5 Audience Awards-- Boston Jewish Film Festival, Washington Jewish Film Festival, San Diego Jewish Film Festival, Vancouver Jewish Film Festival}

{WINNER! 2008 Media Award AAIDD--American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities}

{WINNER! 2008 Media Award National Down Syndrome Congress}

Winner of multiple awards and acclaimed by audiences around the world, Praying with Lior asks whether someone with Down syndrome can be a "spiritual genius." Many believe Lior is close to God-- at least that's what his family and community believe-- though he's also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration and an embarrassment, depending on who is asked and when. As this moving and entertaining documentary moves to its climax, Lior must pass through the gateway to manhood-- his Bar Mitzvah.~ Praying with Lior