How did Little People Big World begin?
AR: A producer came to us with the idea of showing our every day life. Previous documentaries about little people were focused on some of the problems. We were nervous about having cameras around so much and the impact on the kids. Matt and I finally decided to try the show. We thought if the show helped one person, it was worth it. Little People, Big World doesn’t have a heavy message and we’re not trying to speak for all little people. I think by just following our family’s daily life, viewers get a glimpse into some of the challenges of little people. I tell my kids that everyone faces adversity. As a little person, my disability is visible to others but everyone has challenges! EB: How do you balance the show and normal family life? AR: First of all, we have an amazing crew. The incredible people who produce the show care about our family. I can tell them, at any time, to shut off the cameras, if something is off limits…they respect our boundaries. I think our crew is one of the
