The Reason I Jump | WXXI
WXXI and the Golisano Foundation partnered with the Al Sigl Community of Agencies to present a free rental of The Reason I Jump through the Virtual Little Theatre. The following discussion was with the film’s director Jerry Rothwell, along with special guests from the Golisano Autism Center including Teddy, a non-speaking autistic young adult.
About the film, The Reason I Jump: Based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida, this documentary is an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world.
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