Shorty (2003)

Synopsis: SHORTY focuses on four months in the life of Walter "Shorty" Simms, a 55 year-old man with Down Syndrome who is completely devoted to the college football program at Virginia's Hampden-Sydney... SHORTY focuses on four months in the life of Walter "Shorty" Simms, a 55 year-old man with Down Syndrome who is completely devoted to the college football program at Virginia's Hampden-Sydney College. He has lived on the campus for 28 years where he is a renowned and active member of the community and at the prestigious all-male school. The film observes Simms as he hosts a radio show, gets inducted into the hall of fame, and celebrates his 56th birthday. SHORTY was executive produced by Danny Aiello. [More]