Dads in Heaven With Nixon

The Special Need

28 year old Enea is looking for love - physical love that is. But as the autist he is, living in Italy, this is anything but easy. So he and his best friends Carlo and Alex set out on a journey through Europe and eventually find a lot more than they are looking for.
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The Reason I Jump

Based on the book by Naoki Higashida, filmmaker Jerry Rothwell examines the lives of five non-speaking, autistic youngsters.
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On the Blue Way

The adventure of 12 autistic youngsters and their psychiatrist who walk 200 kilometers along the via Francigena. We will delve into their stories, to tear apart the prejudices that wrongly surround them.
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Autism Every Day

Follows mothers with severely autistic children and consists mainly of interviews with the mothers.
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Richard and Jaco: Life with Autism

A documentary exploring autism through the eyes of Welsh actor Richard Mylan and his 11 year old son, who is on the autism spectrum.
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Autism: The Musical

Follows five autistic children as they work together to create and perform a live musical production.
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Las mariposas vuelan

One day we visited Mauricio, a young man who daily experiences the metamorphosis of autism.
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Wizard Mode

Mastering classic pinball arcade games requires focus, agility and dedication. Robert Gagno has all these traits. It might explain why he surged from a complete unknown to one of the world's best players in five years. The achievement is even more impressive considering he was diagnosed with autism at age three. His success on the pinball circuit made him part of a community that provided acceptance and encouragement. With his parents' support and determination, Robert has exceeded every expectation placed upon him. As he approaches adulthood, his next challenge is to become more self-sufficient and gain his independence. From high-stakes tournaments across the continent to his day-to-day search for employment, we follow Robert's persistent progression to overcome obstacles and manage the highs of success and lows of falling short. In Wizard Mode, flashing lights and triple combos highlight an outstanding individual who continues to beat the odds and set records.
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The Autistic Me

This documentary follows three people with autism at pivotal moments on the rocky road to being accepted as an adult. They are all fighting for independence and responsibility, but being frustrated by the shackles imposed on them by their disability, their families and the preconceived ideas of mainstream society.
Movie Star Rating : 7  Read More