John and Michael
2004, English. Directed by Shira Avni.
A gentle tale of love told in halting words. A film about healing after profound loss. John and Michael pays homage to two men with Down's syndrome who shared an intimate and profoundly loving relationship that deeply affected the filmmaker. Animated with clay backlit on glass, the film shimmers like stained glass in motion. Narrator Brian Davis, also intellectually challenged, brings the men alive with great sensitivity. The audience shares in the various emotions that infuse their everyday living. John and Michael, by its artistry, rises above society's traditional ideas around disability, sexuality and death. When the heart is touched, differences melt. Love is what defines humanity.
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- 0h 10m
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- English
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John and Michael is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 2004
- Country
- Canada
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What John and Michael is based on
John and Michael is based on a true story.
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John and Michael runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
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John and Michael is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like John and Michael?
If you liked John and Michael, try The Object of My Affection, If Anything Happens I Love You, Light of the World.
Who directed John and Michael?
John and Michael (2004) was directed by Shira Avni and stars Brian Davis.
What is John and Michael based on?
John and Michael is based on a true story.