A World Without Downs Syndrome

Documentary about Downs syndrome and the ethics of pregnancy screening fronted by Sally Phillips This film explores the science and thinking around the proposed new screening test for Downs syndrome and its possible availability on the NHS Driven by the experience of raising her son Olly who has Downs syndrome Sally explores some of the ethical implications of our national screening policy By talking to experts in the Downs syndrome community the worlds top scientists and including people with Downs syndrome in the debate Sally investigates a thorny subject that begs questions relevant to us all what sort of world do we want to live in and who do we want in it