John and Michael

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Title

John and Michael

Description

Inspired by the director's experience when working at a summer camp for adults with developmental disabilities, Avni created a story focusing on two men with Down syndrome who loved each other. When John unexpectedly dies, the short then focuses on how Michael processes and copes with his loss.

This short is narrated by Brian Davis, who also has this condition.

Source

Director: Shira Avni
Year: 2004
Country: Canada
Gender and Sexuality: Gay
Animation Style: Stop motion
Genre: Drama, romance
Type: Explicit, short

Can currently be watched on NFB or YouTube: https://youtu.be/QBxdLOu5oI8

Files

Citation

“John and Michael,” Queer Animation, accessed June 14, 2025, https://queeranimation.omeka.net/items/show/23.
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