Anita, Andrés, Ricardo, and Rita, who all have Down syndrome, have been attending school for almost 40 years. Although their teachers stress the importance of developing independent life skills, they’re forced into a cloistered existence by the zealous staff, overbearing parents, and the restrictive laws that govern their actions. In the meantime, Anita makes pastries in the school’s bakery and embarks on a relationship with Andrés. T/F alum Maite Alberdi (Tea Time) observes their romance with a candy-colored lens and an astute eye for the ugly limbo that traps all the students. With joyous set pieces and an infectious score, The Grown-Ups valorizestheir struggle for love and autonomy. (AS)Sponsored by Fresh Ideas,Presented with the Miami Film Festival