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"Recommended. This program, narrated by a teacher of
autistic children, provides a basic introduction and definition of autism.
Viewers see specific children in the classroom, each with special
difficulties; also the teacher explains how she relates her personal world
to the teaching of autistic children." -National Media Review Autism affects an estimated 15 of 10,000 people. Here we see how a teacher in a Children's Behavioral Unit works closely with several autistic children and learn important facts about the disorder. Produced by Braden Barty. 08DR JSCA 15 min. Associated Programs: Autism Spectrum Disorders and My Son Jack: Diagnosis - Autism |
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"Recommended. Very valuable viewing for parents,
teachers, and health professionals working with disabled children. While it
focuses on young children through adolescence and the need to provide for
their inclusion while developing physical skills, it also shows the
importance of integrated socialization, interaction, increased physicality
and fitness as benefits to both disabled and non-disabled peers working
together." -EMRO Review This program explores all types of integrated Physical Education settings and shows how children with disabilities of all ages can participate in adaptive Physical Education programs, emphasizing fitness for all students, while concentrating on what they are capable of rather than what their limitations are. Produced by John Sandy Productions. 08DR SCA 30 min. |
| Joyce Luncher is a very special person, an inspiration to all who know or meet her. Joyce is a physically challenged athlete, who, despite having the use of only one arm, is determined to be a successful swimmer. Told by her coach, her parents, other competitors and Joyce herself, this inspirational documentary follows Joyce's remarkable adventure from her first win on her college varsity swim team to a five-medal-winning performance at the Atlanta Paralympics, the ultimate international competition for physically challenged athletes. Produced by Ritters' Film and Video Company. 08DR/CL JSCA 30 min. |
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"Recommended. A excellent program that proves again that
disabled does not mean unable." -Booklist Clausen House is more than a catering business, for founder Pat Kirkpatrick hires and trains only developmentally disabled adults. Interviewed staff and graduates exude their self-confidence and dignity. Produced by Pat Kirkpatrick. 08DR/CL SCA 15 min. |
| Host Mark Sykes spends time with kids in this program who are physically challenged. Through each day-in-the-life visit, viewers get a glimpse of what each child's life is like and see that each has friends and family, chores to complete, and personal interests, just like everyone does, which raises awareness and acceptance of those who daily have to face the challenge of a physical disability. First, Mark meets 13-year-old Niall, who was born with minimal vision and now is fully blind; Niall demonstrates how he crosses the street and stays active; then discusses the hardest things he has to deal with on a daily basis. Next we meet 12-year-old Alex, a right-hand amputee since birth, who challenges Mark to tie a shoe without the use of all ten fingers. After preparing a tasty snack of French toast, Alex shows Mark how he uses a knife and fork, with only one hand. Mark also visits with others friend, including Christina, who has Congenital Femoral Deficiency, meaning her thighbone is shorter than normal; Jenna, who has Cerebral Palsy, a condition that causes a person's muscles to not respond normally; and Max, who lost both his legs in a lawnmower accident, and now is an amputee who uses prosthetics. 2008 IJSCA 20 min. |
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CINE Golden Eagle
Award The real-life stories of four blind people reveals their philosophies and achievements; then focuses on training and rehabilitation methods for the blind, to help dispel misconceptions about blindness. Produced by Iowa State University. 08DR/CL JSCA 15 min. |
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Associated Movie: Come Back Jack, by Robert
Parish, author of "Embracing Autism" When Robert Parish's son, Jack Michael, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, he decided to do something that would help shatter the myths and misinformation about ASD. The award-winning broadcaster/producer produced two hour-long documentaries (Come Back Jack and Come Back Jack 2002) about his family's journey that have been broadcast nationally on PBS. Based on viewer reaction to these programs, Parish then produced this program to feature interview segments, as well as clinical and educational advice not included in the first two documentaries. This program explores the origins, diagnosis and treatment options for children with ASD; it features experts Patricia Manning-Courtney, M.D., Director of The Kelly O'Leary Center for Pervasive Developmental Disorders at Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, OH; Arnold Miller, Ph.D., founder of the Language and Cognitive Development Center (LCDC) in Boston, MA; Paul Callahan, Psy.D., Director of Operations, at The Language and Cognitive Development Center, Boston, MA; and includes interviews with Jack's siblings (Graham, Ryan and Courtney) and his mother, Diane. Produced by Robert Parish. 08DR SCA 30 min. Associated Programs: Autism Spectrum Disorders and Autism: Far Away Eyes |
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The Seeker (Seeking Hope for the Physically Challenged) |
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Best Documentary -Rome (GA)
IFF Official Selection - Sante Fe, Sonoma and Dances With Films Festivals "Highly Recommended. Along with a personal quest and medical investigative reports on spinal cord injuries, this program is an inspiring film that addresses many psychological and physical issues mobility-impaired people endure, such as age deterioration, exclusion and lack of self-esteem. Above all, it is a message of hope that celebrates life and the humble strength of people who dare to believe and never quit." -Naima El Mardi, Corsair "Highly Recommended. Never wallowing in self-pity, but real, funny and unpretentious to the last, we get a glimpse into the lives of fellow humans struck down by this terrible malady; also we get a beautiful journey across America, where we find American ingenuity, optimism, fortitude, eccentricity and independence all rolled into one pretty crazy road trip." -Daryl Siegel, Santa Fe Film Festival After Christopher Reeve was paralyzed in an equestrian accident, he lobbied the rest of his life for people with spinal cord injuries. Today his dream to find treatments and cures for paralysis lives on through the efforts of the Christopher Reeve Foundation, which he founded, as well as through the efforts of many other heroic people. One such hero, although he wouldn't describe himself as that, is Evan Somers, who has been physically challenged with a spinal injury since 1975, when he was 16 years old. Since his injury steered him away from a legal career, this determined quadriplegic balances his time as a freelance writer in the entertainment industry (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), a teacher at Loyola Marymount University and Santa Monica College, and as Chair of the Writers With Disabilities Committee of the WGAW. When his close paraplegic friend, Richard Lubin, died, Somers decided to take a three-week journey across America, from Los Angeles to Sturgis, South Dakota, to attend an annual motorcycle extravaganza, traveling on a modified Honda motorcycle, to do some soul searching and to help raise awareness about spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders. He enlisted producer/actor (L.A. Confidential) Jess Thomas and cinematographer Keith Barefoot and collectively they document this incredible journey of hope, meeting others who are physically challenged, as well as various scientists and doctors, including Dr. Mark Tuszynski, University of California, Dr. Michel Levesque and Dr. Toomas Neuman, Cidars-Sinai Research Center, and Dr. Ramires Del Rio, Intl.Ctr. for Spinal Cord Regeneration, who offer their perspectives, predictions and prognoses. Also featured is original music by Erik Godal, Mark Fortana and the Blue Hawaiians. Level 1 is the edited version; Level 2 is the complete feature film version. Produced by Standing Tall Productions. 2007 Level 1 - JSCA 50 min. Level 2 - CA 92 min. |
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Stuttering in Children: Speaking of Courage |
| Alyssa, Carolina and Lucas struggle to speak, each of these children live with a stutter. In this compelling documentary we learn their stories through their own voices and personalities. We hear from those who care for and support them - their parents and family members, speech-language pathologists, friends and community organizations dedicated to helping people with speech disorders. Also the importance of early detection and treatment of stuttering in children is stressed, providing valuable information about the disorder, which will be useful for parents, educators, medical professionals and the general public. Released in association with CCI, Releasing, Inc. 08DR JSCA 60 min. |
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Honorable Mention -Columbus IFV
Festival Featuring the poems of famous poets, such as Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, this true story tells the uplifting story of a strong-willed paraplegic who returns home after rehab and tries to come to terms with life. To soften his shock, he reads poetry about trees, reflecting on what he was and is now; then he is motivated to ride outside on a special off-road hand cycle and to take photos of nature. Poetry, nature and his powerful will help him become a more perceptive and productive human being. Produced by Edwards Films, Inc. 08DR JSCA 25 min. Associated Program Living Poetry 1: A Year in the Life of a Poem |