Emotionally stirring and inspiring, Autism: The Musical sheds much-needed light on the nature of autism, afflicted children, and their families. Tricia Regan's poignant and playful documentary entertains, illuminates, and educates the viewer. Her film-making style is candid and truthful, deftly detailing the lives of five autistic children and their families during the creation, rehearsal, and performance of an original musical. The viewer witnesses the families' daily trials and tribulations: issues with the school system, marital problems, bullying, and fears about the future of adults with autism. Through the children's theater program, the Miracle Project, the families experience a nexus of community, joy, acceptance, and love. Kids and parents find a place to just "be" to let go, love their children, and watch them shine as actors, singers, writers, and creators! Autism: The Musical is a superlative film for parents and grandparents, teens and young adults. It is a film that teaches -- without preaching viewers to accept, cherish, and value children of all abilities.
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