Annabel Hernandez pursues performing arts in Kansas
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Ida Joglar documented Annabel Hernandez, a performer with Down syndrome, as she lived her life in Wichita, Kansas.
Joglar filmed Hernandez during auditions for a play, her job at her grandparents’ ice cream shop, and her time at a day program for adults with intellectual disabilities. The film also includes conversations between Hernandez and her family and friends about everyday life and what it means to have or love someone with Down syndrome.
Hernandez envisioned a film that included her family, friends, and music, and Joglar helped her realize that vision. The film explores Hernandez’s artistic goals and her desire for connection with those around her. The documentary concludes with Hernandez performing in a music video, showcasing her passion for performing. The filmmakers also created a separate short film about Mindie Lind, a singer without legs, exploring the complications Lind faced as a teenager.
