vito-man
(2024)
A beacon of light for his family, young Vito Baliva serves as an example of the value that people with Down syndrome bring to society.
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The number of children who look like Vito Baliva is dwindling. Vito is a sweet little boy with Down syndrome, and this short documentary puts his energetic, jolly personality on full display as he interacts with his loving family. By showing Vito’s dignity and inherent value, Vito-Man tackles the difficult conversation that is the eradication of people with Down syndrome, proving that an extra chromosome should not be a death sentence.
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awareness and Impact
Vito-Man has successfully spread awareness for Down syndrome in many ways. It has been screened at festivals, charity events, and in classrooms around Hamilton. At it’s premiere, 160 guests raised over $1300 for the family of a child with Down syndrome. Eventually, the National March For Life added it to their “Life on Film” series, and I was interviewed by award-winning director, Kevin Dunn, at the 2025 March For Life in Ottawa.