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David Vandenbrink seems like a healthy 21-year-old, bright and articulate young man. There is little to suggest that while in his mother's womb, he suffered permanent brain damage. His condition, fetal alcohol syndrome (F.A.S.), went undiagnosed for the first 18 years of his life, causing confusion, anger, and pain for both David and his non-Indigenous adoptive family. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a term used to describe a set of symptoms seen in some children born to women who drank alcohol during pregnancy. The damage can be subtle or severe, resulting in a wide range of symptoms in the areas of slowed growth, disfigurement, and damage to the brain. Associated behavioural problems include impulsiveness, poor judgment, and an inability to grasp the consequences of actions. This personal story, using video footage shot by David himself, along with the experiences of of his family, is a hard look into the serious consequences of a little-known, but widespread, health problem.
Year: 1997 2s171g
Genre: Documentary
Studio: ONF | NFB
Director: Gil Cardinal
Cast:
Crew: Gil Cardinal (Producer)
Runtime: 44 minutes
Release: Jan 01, 1997
IMDb: 7.00/10 by 1 s
Popularity: 0
Country: Canada
Language:
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Keyword : first nations
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