Autism

Understanding Autism

By Ethan Padgett | October 2023

NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Scott Steindorff’s Understanding Autism is a powerful documentary that brings a new perspective to this underrepresented…

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NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Scott Steindorff’s Understanding Autism is a powerful documentary that brings a new perspective to this...

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When faced with an insurmountable mountain to climb, it's natural to feel alone. But then you realize that there are hundreds of others trying to climb...

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As a critic, when I judge a film, I focus primarily on its storytelling more than anything else. Tell a good story, and audiences will forgive most of a...

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Adapted from Stephanie Kallos' 2015 novel of the same name, Language Arts tackles one family's journey through the evolving narrative of Autism. It...

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One of the most significant parts of life is adapting to change. Lord knows we've had to do just that this past year. In Rosie Westhoff's short film, Our...

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Imaginative animations and childlike designs act as 3D pop-ups throughout Nathan’s Kingdom, an inventive and earnest portrayal of life as a young adult...