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This must-see indie film stars Zack Gottsagen, an accomplished actor who happens to have Down syndrome, multi-talented Shia LaBeouf, and award-winning Dakota Johnson. As Executive Director for The Peanut Butter Falcon, Global President & CEO Michelle Sie Whitten was honored to present Zack with the 2018 Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award alongside his costars at Global’s 10th Anniversary Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. Below, check out exclusive photos, videos, interviews, and more.

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Film Synopsis:

The Peanut Butter Falcon is an adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak (22), a young man with Down syndrome runs away from a nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler and attending the wrestling school of The Salt Water Redneck. Through circumstances beyond their control Tyler (32), a small time outlaw on the run becomes Zak’s unlikely coach and ally. Together they wind through deltas, elude capture, drink whisky, find God, catch fish, and convince Eleanor (28), a kind nursing home employee with a story of her own to join them on their journey. Written by Lucky Treehouse. Check out The Peanut Butter Falcon on IMDB here.

The Cast:

Shia LaBeouf as Tyler

Dakota Johnson as Eleanor

Zack Gottsagen as Zak

John Hawkes as Duncan

Thomas Haden Church as The Salt Water Redneck

Bruce Dern as Carl

Jon Bernthal as Mark

Yelawolf as Ratboy

The Co-Writers/Directors:

Tyler Nilson & Michael Schwartz at SXSW

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Down Syndrome World^TM Features:

Down Syndrome WorldTM Magazine

Down Syndrome WorldTM Magazine

Press Release:

Global partners with local Down syndrome organizations to ensure The Peanut Butter Falcon’s opening weekend was so successful that it triggered nationwide distribution! And the list of screens continues to grow!

Additional Press:

Peanut Butter Falcon Wows Film Critics

Peanut Butter Falcon Wins SXSW Audience Award

Peanut Butter Falcon is Acquired by Roadside

The Peanut Butter Falcon Co-stars: Shia LaBeouf, Zack Gottsagen, and Dakota Johnson at Global’s 10th Anniversary Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show