Autism Film Hopes to Make Impact in 2012

Posted by on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Last year, we reported about an upcoming autism documentary from producer/director Richard Everts that involved a 40-day cross-country trip and 20 different autism families, speaking 5 different languages. At the time, producers of "The United States of Autism" were seeking funding for post-production expenses and marketing of the film. It now appears they are one [...]

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Short Film by Autism Advocate Sheds Light on Condition

Posted by on Monday, July 11th, 2011

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting a number of different people within the autism community at the Autism Society’s 42nd annual conference in Orlando, Florida. We attended as exhibitors to introduce a new line of autism jewelry that will help benefit autism awareness, with a portion of proceeds going towards various autism-related programs [...]

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Autism Documentary Seeks Additional Funding for Release

Posted by on Thursday, April 14th, 2011

With the launch of this month’s critically acclaimed autism documentary, "Wretches and Jabberers," another autism film that has yet-to-be-released is quietly creating a buzz online and in the blogosphere.  "The United States of Autism" is a documentary from director Richard Everts that involves a quest across America in just 40 days involving 11,000 miles and [...]

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Autism Documentary by Oscar-Winning Director Set for Release

Posted by on Saturday, March 5th, 2011

There is an amazing autism documentary on the horizon that will be released just in time for Autism Awareness Month in April. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg, “Wretches & Jabberers” follows two grown men with autism as they embark on a world quest to change attitudes and perceptions about their disorder. Tracy Thresher, 42, and Larry [...]

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  • * In 1970, Autism affected 1 out of 10,000 children
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