{"id":4665,"date":"2019-08-28T10:05:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T17:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=4665"},"modified":"2019-08-28T10:16:06","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T17:16:06","slug":"the-peanut-butter-falcon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2019\/the-peanut-butter-falcon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Peanut Butter Falcon * Highly Inspiring. Never Underestimate People With Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Peanut Butter Falcon<\/em> is an adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak (22), a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from the nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler by attending the wrestling school The Salt Water Redneck. Through circumstances beyond their control Tyler (32), a small-time outlaw on the run, becomes Zak’s unlikely coach and ally. Together they wind through deltas, elude capture, drink whisky, find God, catch fish, and convince Eleanor (28), a kind nursing home employee with a story of her own, to join them on their journey. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ethan P. comments, \u201cI really enjoyed this movie because it is hilarious and sweet at the same time\u2026 The moral of this movie is not to underestimate people with disabilities or mental challenges (in this case Down Syndrome), because they are more than capable to pursue any challenge, just like anybody else. They don’t see themselves as disabled. They see themselves as normal people who have dreams and goals to accomplish.\u201d See his full review and interviews with cast and directors below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Peanut Butter Falcon
By Ethan P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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