By Dani Dudek, Austin.com
The new Christmas movie made entirely in Texas called A Christmas in New Hope is making history! That’s because it stars model, actress, and self-advocate Mia Armstrong. The 12-year-old is the first child with Down syndrome to have a leading role in a Christmas movie!
On the 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle, Mia calls her syndrome her superpower, saying, “Down syndrome is not a disability, it’s just a different ability.”
Mia stars in A Christmas in New Hope alongside some Texans you may recognize, like Friday Night Lights cast member Adrianne Palicki, as well as a slew of other actors you have probably seen before! The film comes to us from Austin based production company Rolling Reels productions. Lead by dynamic duo Mindy Raymond and Julia Barnett, the film company is committed to producing top-quality content, highlighting marginalized communities and themes, at a cost that works for both the filmmaker and investors.
As if that isn’t enough of a Texas connection, the film was shot entirely on location in Waco, Texas (more on that here)! ....
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