Kelly's Hollywood

A story of a brother's love for his special sister and how he made her dreams come true. I wish we had more true to life stories like this.

Kelly and Brian Donovan were utterly devoted to each other as siblings and best friends. The depth of love that they shared is evident in almost every frame of this documentary, making it an exceptional viewing entertainment suitable for ages 6 and up. That Kelly was a special needs adult is secondary to the journey Brian Donovan takes us on as he attempts, quite successfully, to understand what the price and rewards are for greatest of life's gifts--unconditional love. In a time as crass as the one we are now in I can't think of better film to get people back in touch with their own humanity.

In this surprisingly funny and heartwarming movie, a brother supports his sister with Down Syndrome in her dream of becoming a Hollywood star. It's layered and fascinating - we see the smoke and mirrors of him pretending she's shooting TV shows (with real stars on real sets mind you), but then when her health starts to fail, he really does create a one woman show for her to perform in. It becomes a bit of a thriller - will she pull it off for real? A great look into how we could all be better siblings/more caring about the people we love no matter who they are. Some great cameos from David Hasselhoff, Colin Firth and the cast of Cold Case.

This documentary was a beautiful story about a brother's love and hopes for his younger sister, who just happens to have Down syndrome. You are laughing one minute and crying the next.

This film is a fantastic tribute to not only Brian's beautiful sister, Kelly, but all families caring for someone with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). As a sibling of someone on the autism spectrum, this film truly touched me and inspired me to be a better sister, and to also share our experiences with the world to create a more inclusive and diverse community. But the story was also well-balanced, not only showing the joys, but the challenges. More neurotypical families need to realize the depth of the sacrifice our families make daily to love and care for our unique children/siblings. They add so much to our lives and grow our character in ways most people will never understand!

Not only was "Kelly's Hollywood" heartwarming, but entertaining, well-narrated, and well-edited! More people need to see this film!!