Review of Little Man (2005) by Bonnie R — 03 Jul 2011

Once more BRAVO to Ms. Conn for a stunning, emotional roller-coaster ride into her personal life, trying to save the life of her baby. This is a very personal journey into the life of a couple who decides to have a second child but the baby (carried by a surrogate mother) is born 100 days before he is fully developed and Nicole Conn (film writer, producer and director) joins forces with the staff at the Neo-natal ICU of the hospital, day and night, for three long months never losing hope that her child will survive against all odds.

This lady epitomizes the meaning of a devoted mother! This documentary moved me to tears because it evokes so compellingly the fragility of life, the never-ending struggle for survival, the meaning of prayer and hope.

As I watched, so many thoughts come to your mind especially the daunting financial stressors of having a child in the ICU for so many months and we know that medical bills are one of the main reasons that so many people file for bankruptcy.

Fortunately medical insurance helps and I learned that in the state of California any child born so premature is covered for bills by the state (surprising). During all these months of vigil, of constant care, Nicole Connâ(TM)s personal life takes a toll and her partner (Gwen Baba) starts to feel left out, taking care of the home and their daughter Gabrielle who is a delightful and beautiful child.

This is one of the most heart-wrenching documentaries I have seen that raises difficult questions about certain choices we are forced to make and their impact on our loved ones, our lives, our families.

. The lens of a camera can reveal so much and I am in awe that Ms. Conn decided to place her personal struggles in the open, for us to see and unfortunately for some to judge. I read some comments from film critics that were completely out of line and in my personal opinion I think she did it to show us that hope is eternal.

That sometimes a cause is worth the fight, that if someone is still alive, then God or fate has a plan for them. In this instance, it was Nicholas, her son born three months early. You will cheer, you will cry, and I have gained a deeper admiration for Nicole Conn after watching this unforgettable documentary.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!