Lay Down Your Heart
Thu, Jul 18
|Minden Hills Cultural Centre
Documentary Screening, Minden Hills Cultural Centre
Time & Location
Jul 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Minden Hills Cultural Centre, 176 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0, Canada
About the event
Join the Minden Hills Cultural Centre and Haliburton County Public Library for a free screening of Lay Down Your Heart (2022). This documentary explores the life of Niall McNeil, an artist and theatre performer with Down syndrome, and his richly imaginative world. The film portrays McNeil's relationships with a diverse group of individuals he considers family, blending real-life connections with elements of fantasy. It highlights how creativity and love define family beyond traditional boundaries. The screening is made possible through the support of the National Film Board. The admission is free and pre-registration is not required.