My Hero Brother

My Hero Brother is a 2016 documentary film directed by the Israeli filmmaker Yonatan Nir. The film tells the story of a group of young people with Down syndrome who embark on a demanding trek through the Indian Himalayas, accompanied by their brothers and sisters. As the siblings deal with formidable physical and emotional challenges, unresolved conflicts come to the surface and heart-warming friendships develop. The original soundtrack was written and performed by Ehud Banai.

The film was premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on 7 February 2017 and won the Best Documentary Film Award and the Audience Choice Award. It also won the Best Documentary Audience Award at the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival 37.

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