Big Enough
Documentary (53 min.)

In this intimate portrait, several dwarfs who appeared in Jan Krawitz and Thomas Ott's 1982 film, Little People, welcome the camera into their lives once again. Through a prism of "then and now" the characters in the film reveal how their lives have changed, and not changed, as they confront physical and emotional challenges with humor, grace, and sometimes, frustration. What is it like to date or find a spouse? What about the decision to have children with a 75% chance that their offspring will be a dwarf? And what does the future hold for dwarfs now that many genetic conditions, including dwarfism can be diagnosed in utero? Big Enough provides a unique perspective on a proud and active community that many people know only from cultural stereotypes.

Little People, depicted the changes in attitudes occurring among dwarfs as they struggled towards equal opportunity and enhanced self-esteem. Twenty years later, five of the original individuals from Little People join forces in Big Enough to share with viewers the changes that have taken place in their lives and in the world. Mark Trombino was a spunky 11-year old boy in 1981. Today he and his wife join forces, sharing their daily travails with the viewer. Karla Eastburg, a 16-year old girl in Little People, now Karla Lizzo, appears with her average-sized husband. Len Sawisch was a 32-year old man when he was filmed in 1981. In Big Enough, he appears with his wife Lenette, his 6 foot 4 inch son, and his dwarf daughter. Ron and Sharon Roskamp, who were newlyweds in Little People, are joined in Big Enough by their dwarf teenagers, Alicia and Andrew.

"Krawitz's meticulously crafted work reveals surprising nuances of character... Serendipity partners with Krawitz's smart choices to create a rich and rewarding viewing experience." -Palo Alto Weekly

"We get such a personal and pleasant experience with these subjects, one can only hope Krawitz will revisit them once again." -South by Southwest Festival