Iron Family

Jazmine Faries, a 32-year old woman with Down syndrome, is obsessed with soap operas, Barbie dolls, and Matthew McConaughey. For the past five summers, her family has performed her original stage plays for a small audience in their town of Iron River, Michigan. Along the way we see Jazmine’s personal struggle for independence, her yearning for a romantic partner, and how a single spark of creativity can spread joy throughout a community.

“HHM is rich with Michigan stories and Iron Family is another great example of this.”

Director, Writer, Producer: Patrick Longstreth Producers: Anne Longstreth, Sharon J. Wisnia Cast: Jazmine, Chad Faries, Kate German