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| January 5, 2022
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'''THE MAYOR: A Chronicle of Williams Syndrome, with Josh Duffy''' (also known as '''Josh Duffy, The Mayor''') is an American [[documentary]] that was [[produced, [[written]] and [[directed]] by {{link-i|[[Jake Jakubowski]]}}. It is a [[Williams syndrome]] documentary about {{link-i|[[#Josh Duffy|Josh Duffy]]}} from [[Brunswick, Maine]]. His trials, tribulations, successes, affinity for [[music]], his unique [[abilities]], and how he deals with living with a [[disability]]. It was first debuted on January 5, 2022  at the restaurant ''Bolos'' in Brunswick, Maine.
 
== Synopsis ==
Josh Duffy is a 42 year old man with a unique rare [[genetic disorder]] called Williams syndrome. Everybody loves Josh, his personality shines in social situations, but most people that know him, don't ''really'' know him. He has lead an incredible life, from winning a gold metal at the [[Special Olympics]], to remembering stories he heard 20 years prior. He is a shining light to everyone that he comes in contact with. He has a tremendous amount of [[empathy]] and loves to give hugs.
 
Even though Josh has struggled with both mental and physical limitations his entire life, he doesn't let that stop him from spreading his love!
 
== Plot ==
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The documentary starts off with Josh walking down the street to visit with his friends, where he comes up to the [{{w|Frank J. Wood Bridge|Frank J. Wood Bridge}} (known locally as the ''Green Bridge''), separating the two towns of Brunswick, and [[Topsham, Maine]].
 
People with Williams syndrome have a difficult time navigating [[spatial relations]]<ref name="farran" /> and [[bridges]] are no exception. Josh has never liked going over the bridge but when his [[grandfather]] passed away he had knew what he had to do.
 
Josh's grandfather, [[Bob Dale]] had a big influence on his life, it was difficult for Josh to comprehend when he passed away, but in the end he got his closure by overcoming his fear of the bridge and spread part of his grandpa's ashes into the [[Androscoggin River]]. Bob Dale was loved by everyone in his family and he even had a [[glacier]] named after him in [[Antarctica]], [[Dale Glacier]].
 
Growing up, Josh had a difficult time in [[school]]. It was hard for him to stay focused and had difficulties with certain subjects like [[Mathematics]] and [[science]]. However, even with disabilities, Josh won a [[gold medal]] in the 1996 Winter [[Special Olympics]] in [[Colorado|Colorado]].
 
The people that know Josh well, look out for him in ways that only true friends can. Everyone in town knows of his affinity for music and how much he loves dancing. Josh talks about the good old days before the [[COVID-19 Pandemic]] and how he loved going out dancing every weekend. He loves live bands and talking to everyone that he can about different types of music.
 
Many people with Williams syndrome do not live on their own, and have to have [[assisted living]] throughout their entire life<ref name="weiss" /> Living on his own, however come with a price, Loneliness is a very real thing with people with Williams syndrome. Josh expresses how he does not like being alone, but at the same time enjoys his freedom. Even though he his a unofficial ambassador for his town, and knows a lot of people, he still always feels alone.
 
Puzzles are a big part of Josh's life. Most people with Williams, have a difficult time with puzzles<ref name="medline" />. Josh and his mother find it to be a bonding time where they can put there differences aside and just hang out. Josh is a bit of a [[savant]] when it comes to [[puzzles]].
 
There are so many people that Josh has included in his life, and they all have nothing but wonderful things to say about him. During the [[credits]] Josh talks about his take on former [[U.S. President]], [[Donald Trump]] and wonders what type of music he listens to.
 
==Film Quotes==
 
{{q|Category:Josh_Duffy|Josh Duffy}} at wikiquote
 
* Disease's mess with you from the outside, but syndromes mess with you from the inside.
* I don't believe that A B & C = D. It equals Z
* Sometimes the salt taste good, but I'd rather have the sugar.
* If ignorance is bliss, then I’m a blister
* Ignore the normal people, who knows what they’re thinking.
* If I have to start fires, to put out fires, then so be it.
* Forget normal, I need better!
* I'm a parasite inside a parasite inside of a host.
* I want to know the side effects before I swallow the pill
* I’m not an easy pill to swallow, not hard to vomit either.
* Don't push the envelope. Shove the envelope.
 
==Screenshots==
{{c|Category:Josh_Duffy|Josh Duffy}} at Wikimedia Commons
 
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="200" heights="120">
File:The Mayor.png|Opening title sequence|alt=Opening title sequence
File:Josh Duffy Bowling.png|Josh Duffy bowling|alt=Josh Duffy bowling
File:Josh Duffy Flea Market.png|Josh Duffy at the flea market|alt=Josh Duffy at the flea market
File:Josh Duffy Bridge.png|Josh Duffy in front of the [[Frank J. Wood Bridge]]|alt=Josh Duffy in front of the Frank J. Wood Bridge
File:Josh Duffy Swings.png|Josh Duffy on a swing set|alt=Josh Duffy on a swing set
File:Josh Duffy Infant.png|Josh Duffy as an infant|alt=Josh Duffy as an infant
File:Josh Duffy Drums.png|Josh Duffy playing the drums|alt=Josh Duffy playing the drums
File:Josh Duffy.png|Josh Duffy in front of a pool table|alt=Josh Duffy in front of a pool table
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==Josh Duffy==
 
<div style="float:right; margin-left:1rem; margin-bottom:.5rem;">[[File:Josh-duffy-2.jpg|thumb|225px|Josh Duffy at the premiere]]</div>
 
'''Joshua Dale Duffy''', known as '''Josh Duffy''', was born on November 3, 1978 in [[California]], to Marina Dale Passano and John Duffy, he is the sixth cousin 4 times removed from the famous lawman [[Wyatt Earp]].{{citation needed}} He was raised in [[Pagosa Springs, Colorado]] and as an adult resides in [[[Maine]].
 
== Williams Syndrome ==
{{main|{{w:|Williams syndrome|Williams syndrome}}}} on Wikipedia
 
First discovered by [[John C.P. Williams]] of [[New Zealand]] in 1961. Williams syndrome, also known as Williams-Burnham Syndrome, is a result of a [[gene deletion]] of a specific region on [[chromosome 7]], containing 26 to 28 [[genes]]. Approximately one in 10,000 births are affected by this spontaneous gene deletion<ref name="morris" />.
 
Williams is associated with both mental and physical traits, including extroverted personalities, a broad forehead, heart defects, sensitivity to light and sound and, among others, an affinity for music<ref name="association" />.
 
== Production ==
Directed by Jake Jakubowski under the [[production company]] DMJ Productions. This [[video production]] was a year in the making and a [[low budget film]] recorded with a [[DJI]] Pocket II [[camcorder]] and the [[Rode]] Wireless Go II [[Wireless Microphone]] system. The film was edited on a [[Macbook Air]] using [[Adobe Premiere]] video editing software.
 
== Articles ==
* Carter, C. Thacher (1 November 2021). [https://www.pressherald.com/2021/11/01/brunswick-film-puts-spotlight-on-the-mayor-a-local-man-with-rare-genetic-disorder/ "Brunswick Film Puts Spotlight on 'The Mayor,' a local man with a rare genetic disorder"]. The Times Record. Brunswick, Maine.
 
* Daughtry, Mattie (2021). [https://mailchi.mp/legislature/hazard-relief-payments-and-more "Documentary About Brunswick Man Premiering in January"]. mailchimp. Brunswick, Maine.
 
* Charifi, Chayma; King, Delphine (11 November 2022). [https://bowdoinorient.com/2022/11/11/the-mayor-of-brunswick-and-his-best-friend-jake-jakubowski-talk-the-power-of-friendship/ "'The Mayor of Brunswick' and his best friend Jake Jakubowski talk the power of friendship"]. The Bowdoin Orient. Brunswick, Maine.
 
==References==
<references>
 
<ref name="farran">Emily K. Farran, [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/87565641.2022.2047685 "Anxiety and Spatial Navigation in Williams Syndrome and Down Syndrome"], ''Taylor and Francis'', March 14, 2022.</ref>
 
<ref name="medline">Medline Plus, [https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/williams-syndrome/ "Williams Syndrome"], ''Medline Plus''.</ref>
 
<ref name="weiss">Thomas C. Weiss, [https://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/williams-syndrome.php "Williams-Beuren Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis"], ''Disabled World'', February 02, 2018.</ref>
 
<ref name="morris"><cite class="journal">Colleen A Morris, MD, FACMG, FAAP, ''National Library of Medicine'', ([https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK1249/ Williams Syndrome]), April 9, 1999</cite></ref>
 
<ref name="association">Williams Syndrome Association, [https://williams-syndrome.org/what-is-ws "What is Williams Syndrome?"]</ref>
 
</references>
 
==Further Reading==
* [https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/williams-syndrome/ Medline Plus]
* [https://www.webmd.com/children/williams-syndrome WebMD]
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1249/ GeneReview]
* [https://williams-syndrome.org/ Williams Syndrome Association]
 
== External Links ==
* {{official|https://www.joshduffythemayor.com/}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfkgVpdMepc Trailer] at [[YouTube]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3dvp7zPMOs The Mayor] at [[YouTube]]
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16444948/ The Mayor] at [[IMDB]]

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