Many parents of adults with autism continually see their child underestimated.
You may have watched other people make assumptions about your son or daughter based on how they speak, communicate, behave, or respond. You may also have seen abilities emerge when someone finally provided the right support, and the opportunity to show what they could do.
That’s why we think Pointing Fingers is a movie worth seeing.
This original murder mystery, written by and starring autistic non-speaker Dan Bergmann, follows a young non-speaking couple who suddenly find themselves prime suspects in a murder.
To prove their innocence, they must solve the mystery themselves, while dealing with people who continually underestimate them.
And this isn't a documentary about autism.
It's a murder mystery where autistic non-speakers get to be smart, complicated, funny, determined…and central to the story.
JoyDew is hosting an Autism-Friendly screening, followed by a live Q&A with members of the filmmaking team.
Sunday, September 27 | 2:00–5:00 PM Clairidge Theatre | Montclair, NJ $15 Popcorn & refreshments available for purchase
The theater has just 120 seats and RSVPs are required.
Bring your autistic adult. Bring siblings, family members and friends.
Come enjoy a great mystery…and perhaps leave seeing possibility a little differently.
Come for the mystery. Stay for the connection.
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