Autism documentaries

Dear all,

Forwarding the schedule of a programme to be conducted by the american library. They are screening 3 documentaries made in the US on Downs Syndrome, Autism and Hearing Impairment. The screening will be followed by discussions. The objective of this programme is to create awareness about disability.

professionals, parents and anyone interested are invited to attend.

please do come and also inform others working in the field or are interested in knowing more about the subjects covered.

regards

Pranita
9870149020

July 26th Monday
15.00 15.15 Welcome remarks by moderator

15.15 17.00 Documentary film screening, "Autism, The Musical" followed by discussion two panelists


July 27 Tuesday
15.00 15.15 Welcome remarks by moderator

15.15 17.00 Documentary film screening, "Praying with Loir" followed by discussion - two panelists


July 28 Wednesday
15.00 15.15 Welcome remarks by moderator

15.15 17.00 Documentary film screening, "Through Deaf Eyes" followed by discussion- two panelists


"AUTISM, THE MUSICAL"

RUNNING TIME: 93 MIN., YEAR: 2007

SYNOPSIS: FOLLOWS FIVE AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES OVER THE COURSE OF SIX MONTHS AND CAPTURES THEIR

DISTINCT PERSONAL STRUGGLES, PRESSURES AND TRIUMPHS AS THE CHILDREN WRITE, REHEARSE AND PERFORM THEIR OWN FULL-LENGTH

MUSICAL.

- "PRAYING WITH LIOR"

RUNNING TIME: 87 MIN., YEAR: 2008

SYNOPSIS: ASKING WHETHER SOMEONE WITH DOWN'S SYNDROM CAN BE A "SPIRITUAL GENIUS," THE FILM FOLLOWS LIOR PREPARING

FOR HIS BAR MITZVAH. MANY BELIEVE LIOR IS CLOSE TO GOD--AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT HIS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY BELIEVE--THOUGH

HE'S ALSO A BURDEN, A BEST FRIEND, AN INSPIRATION AND AN EMBARRASSMENT, DEPENDING ON WHO IS ASKED AND WHEN.

- "THROUGH DEAF EYES"

RUNNING TIME: 120 MIN., YEAR: 2007

SYNOPSIS: EXPLORES ALMOST 200 YEARS OF DEAF LIFE IN AMERICA, AND PRESENTS A BROAD RANGE OF PERSPECTIVES ON

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE DEAF. SHEDS LIGHT ON EVENTS THAT HAVE SHAPED DEAF LIVES INCLUDING THE CREATION OF SCHOOLS FOR

DEAF STUDENTS, THE DEBATE ABOUT AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, THE CAMPAIGN FOR A DEAF-FRIENDLY TELEPHONE AND INCLUDES

SOME VERY LOUD ROCK AND ROLL.

Many thanks


Warm regards

Parvathi Venkateswaran
Reference Librarian-Outreach
American Library
4, New Marine Lines
Mumbai - 400 020
Ph: 91-22-22624590 extn: 2207
Fax: 91-22-22624599
Mobile: 09773393975



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