AngelsKiss
March 4, 2006, 10:18 PM
In the most in-depth television documentation of the lives of little people, TLC cameras follow the Roloffs — an extraordinary family composed of both little and average-sized people. Over six months and for 10 hours per day, TLC captures their everyday successes and struggles. The result is an intimate view of life as a little person.
Parents Matt and Amy Roloff are both little people — 4 feet tall — but they are determined to succeed in a world that isn’t always accepting of differences. Matt has risen through the ranks of the business world, closing deals with some of Silicon Valley’s most well-known companies. After being laid off, Matt decided to pursue his dream of owning his own business. He is also the former president of Little People of America, an advocacy group for little people and issues affecting their lives.
Originally a stay-at-home mom but now holding down two jobs, Amy has raised four children: 15-year-old twins, Jeremy and Zach, 12-year-old Molly and 8-year-old Jacob.
Together they own and operate Roloff Farms, a sprawling 34-acre farm in Oregon.
The Roloffs’ accomplishments belie a hard truth: for little people, every day is a challenge. Driving a car, seeing over the counter at a bank or even making a simple trip to the grocery store can quickly become a test in a world that wasn’t made for them.
In Little People, Big World, viewers look into the lives of the Roloffs as they face the pressure of being little in an average-sized world and the financial burdens of operating Roloff Farms.
Little People, Big World (http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/lpbw/about.html?clik=netmain_feat1)
I happened to have my TV on the channel it is on and decided to watch it. It's a good program since it shows you what their lives are like.
I know for me, I have seen little people around, but somehow never stopped to really think about what their lives are like. This series is an eye opener. It also reminds me that I have much to be thankful for.
Parents Matt and Amy Roloff are both little people — 4 feet tall — but they are determined to succeed in a world that isn’t always accepting of differences. Matt has risen through the ranks of the business world, closing deals with some of Silicon Valley’s most well-known companies. After being laid off, Matt decided to pursue his dream of owning his own business. He is also the former president of Little People of America, an advocacy group for little people and issues affecting their lives.
Originally a stay-at-home mom but now holding down two jobs, Amy has raised four children: 15-year-old twins, Jeremy and Zach, 12-year-old Molly and 8-year-old Jacob.
Together they own and operate Roloff Farms, a sprawling 34-acre farm in Oregon.
The Roloffs’ accomplishments belie a hard truth: for little people, every day is a challenge. Driving a car, seeing over the counter at a bank or even making a simple trip to the grocery store can quickly become a test in a world that wasn’t made for them.
In Little People, Big World, viewers look into the lives of the Roloffs as they face the pressure of being little in an average-sized world and the financial burdens of operating Roloff Farms.
Little People, Big World (http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/lpbw/about.html?clik=netmain_feat1)
I happened to have my TV on the channel it is on and decided to watch it. It's a good program since it shows you what their lives are like.
I know for me, I have seen little people around, but somehow never stopped to really think about what their lives are like. This series is an eye opener. It also reminds me that I have much to be thankful for.