Lay Down Your Heart (2022)

An intimate look into the mind of Niall McNeil, an artist and performer with Down syndrome, and his unique chosen family. In Lay Down Your Heart, Niall introduces us to his many “family members,” his multiple “children,” his renowned “ex-wife” and director of the film Marie Clements, and other bonds forged through open-hearted creativity.

Cast (18)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

N

Niall McNeil

Marie Clements

J

Joan McNeil

L

Lois Anderson

L

Lindsay Kenyon

S

Steven Hill

J

James Gillespie

K

Ken McNeil

M

Martin Jullen

P

Peter Hinton

C

Colin Heath

M

Manon Beaudoin

P

Paula Danckert

W

Wayne Lavallee

D

David Pullmer

M

Mike McKinlay

J

James Boatman

R

Richard Wilson

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