When Colin Farrell, star of Terrence Malick’s amazing film The New World, learned that his young son had Angelman Syndrome (AS) (he originally thought he had cerebral palsey), he decided that he wanted to make a difference. Since then, Farrell has become very involved with the Special Olympics and in 2007 he acted as a spokesperson for the 2007 games held in China.

Of his son James, Farrell has said that “It’s just different, but it’s not different to me. He has his own path. He’s just brilliant.”

and learn more about Angelman Syndrome and then again to learn how you can become more involved with the Special Olympics.

Below the fold are a video diary from Farrell’s time at the Special Olympics in 2007, a trailer for his latest film In Bruges and a trailer for my favorite Farrell Film, The New World.