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Ashley Judd Stars in Film About Historic Down Syndrome Athlete
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- Ashley Judd will star as Mari Cox in the film 21 Down.
- Caden Cox is the first person with Down syndrome to play and score in a college football game.
- Sean McNamara directs the film; Jay Paul Deratany and Oscar-winning Ron Bass write the screenplay.
- Producers include Andrew Sugerman and Deratany; executive producers are Melissa Bickerton and Thom Lipari.
