2011 Q4 Ages 12-18 Runtime 10 minutes High School Student Documentary Live Action

Born premature, Zachary Briggs wasn't supposed to live more than 48 hours. Surrounded by a loving family he overcame the odds against him and lives his life to the fullest in spite of his intellectual disability. While popular among his high school student body, no one expected the honor he would receive. NFOCUS PICTURES

It's well done, and made me cry (which is easy to do). Our reporter was a bit stiff and there were a lot of talking heads. However, the story is touching and the film is well produced. A good way to show kids with differences and that their lives are just as meaningful as the rest of us.