Film Review: ‘Far From the Tree’ This documentary version of Andrew Solomon's best-seller offers a valuable resource for parents with children who don't fit society's narrow definition of ...

Let’s say you’re pregnant. It’s quite possibly the happiest and most anxiety-inducing time of your life. And then the doctor delivers the news: Your baby will be born with Down syndrome ...

(soundbite of documentary, "far from the tree") LEAH SMITH: I think that every parent has a desire for their ideal child. You know, like, some people, like, think, I really want a girl.

The first thing you should know about Andrew Solomon's new book, Far From the Tree, is that it's a monumental work.This is a masterpiece of non-fiction, the culmination of a decade's worth of ...

That book, Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity, explores what it's like for parents of children who are profoundly different or likely to be stigmatized — children ...

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★★★ “Far From the Tree,” with Andrew Solomon, Amy Allnut, Jack Allnut, Jason Kingsley. Directed by Rachel Dretzin. Based on the book by Solomon. 93 minutes.

He did that first in a bestselling book, "Far From The Tree," and now in a documentary based on that book. Our critic Bob Mondello calls the film a celebration of family and of difference.