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Lay Down Your Heart

10.020221h 5m14AMovieDocumentary

An intimate look into the mind of Niall McNeil, an artist and performer with Down syndrome, and his unique chosen family. In Lay Down Your Heart, Niall introduces us to his many “family members,” his multiple “children,” his renowned…

DirectorMarie Clements
WritersNiall McNeil·Marie Clements
ProducerShirley Vercruysse

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsCrave Amazon ChannelCrave Amazon ChannelNFBNFBKnowledge NetworkKnowledge Network
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Marie Clements

NM
Niall McNeil
MCMarie Clements
Marie Clements
JM
Joan McNeil
LA
Lois Anderson
LK
Lindsay Kenyon
SH
Steven Hill
JG
James Gillespie
KM
Ken McNeil
MJ
Martin Jullen
PH
Peter Hinton
CH
Colin Heath
MB
Manon Beaudoin

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Lay Down Your Heart — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lay Down Your Heart?

Lay Down Your Heart is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crave and NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lay Down Your Heart on Netflix?

No, Lay Down Your Heart is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Crave.

Is Lay Down Your Heart on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Lay Down Your Heart is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Lay Down Your Heart for free?

Lay Down Your Heart is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB and Knowledge Network in Canada.