Become part of making a film that shows change and acceptance for people with Down syndrome.
Help us finish the film!
Filming is complete. Now we’re in post-production. Your support will help cover editing, color, music and the final steps to bring this film to life.
Watch this special message below from actors Sharonne Lanier and Michael J Patterson
“Wasn’t Always Like This” is more than just a movie, it’s a story about changing the way we see people with Down syndrome and challenging the assumptions that can shape a life before it even begins.
But we need your help to get there!
Your donation can help us finish the movie.
Whether you can give $25, $50, $100 or more.
Every contribution brings us one step closer to the finished film.
“Wasn’t Always Like This”
When an unexpected family crisis challenges a successful physician’s deeply held beliefs, she embarks on an emotional journey that will transform her understanding of faith, family, and acceptance.
The Story
Dr. Susan Crenshaw has built a life many would envy. As a successful physician with a beautiful home and a loving husband, she appears to have everything—except the one thing she longs for most: a child of her own.
While helping others welcome new life into the world, Susan holds firm beliefs about what makes a life worth living. But when her sister Sharrine faces an unexpected, high-risk pregnancy, Susan finds herself confronting circumstances that challenge her convictions in ways she never anticipated.
As the sisters navigate an uncertain future, Susan must face a truth that could change not only how she sees others, but how she understands love, family, and the value of every human life.
What people are saying about this project.
“Once this film is finished, it will be so powerful!” -Russell Clark-Clark Family Practice
“It’s a project worth doing, and alot of people need to see it!” -Kevin McDonald-“Positive Talk Radio”
“Very excited about this project and the work Jeff Peterson is doing spreading awareness and trying to make the world a better place.”-Mary E. Jackson –Ambassador Advocate of Autism TN
“This film will be a must see and will powerfully touch your heart!” -Janet Harllee -National podcast host of “Faith in an Ever-Changing World”
“Movies like these can change the heart of America. Movies can make you hate the racist prejudice. And movies can draw people together and cause you to love one another. Thank you for this movie and I support you.” –Daniel Gibbs
Will you help us finish what we started?
Your support helps us complete the film and share its message with the world.
Jason R. Johnston is an American multi-award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and editor. He began his career in TV advertising in 1997, producing thousands of regional commercials across southern Texas. Since transitioning to film in 2007, he has worked on 113 projects, including 11 feature films (8 as Director of Photography), 22 shorts, and 60 music videos—many earning festival recognition and awards.