"Alone in a Crowded Room" premieres on Compass (ABC1 - Australia)
http://www.abc.net.au/compass/comingup.htm
"What if you were highly intelligent, but remained trapped within a disorder that made others see you as inarticulate, odd or disabled? This film explores the line between ability and disability by following four Australian adults who are autistic. James, Jeanette, Akash and Wendy tell us about their individual struggles to fit into a world they're not made for. Their stories include moving perspectives from their parents, siblings and children, and sobering revelations about how vulnerable they are. Filmed over three years, this is a gentle, candid and perceptive window into the world of autism."
I hope I'll be able to watch it. If not, there's always iView!
It's well worth wathcing Sharon!.
Katharine lent me the DVD and I was captivated. So many emotions etc.
It's worth having in any collection on ASDs.
Well, we ended up watching it last night after all, and... I've got to say, it's one of the best autism documentaries I've ever seen. No annoying voiceovers, no negativity or hand-wringing, no sugar-coating; just an honest look at the lives of 4 autistic adults, in their own words. I was also struck by how positive and accepting their family members were. It was so empowering and uplifting for me.
I highly, highly recommend watching this if you can. For those in Australia, it's up on ABC iView now: http://www.abc.net.au/iView - search for Compass, series 24 ep 14
"I'd like to see this movie. Will we need to purchase this on DVD to watch it in the States?"
It seems so. Here's a link with ordering information. Be sure to ask for the NTSC version!
I also found a recent radio interview with the filmmaker and one of the participants (Akash): http://blogs.abc.net.au/victoria/2010/04/alone-in-a-crowded-room.html?si...
I'd like to see this movie. Will we need to purchase this on DVD to watch it in the States?