Cinema Society

HBO PRESENTS AUTISM: THE MUSICAL

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4.3

Wednesday, March 05, 2008, AMC La Jolla 12 Theatres

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

5:00PM or 7:30pm (You Choose!)

HOB PRESENTS AUTISM: THE MUSICAL, Auditorium 4 Only!

Discussion will follow each screening

AMC La Jolla 12 Theatres

Winner, Best Documentary Feature, Palm Springs International Film Festival

Short List, Best Documentary Feature, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

HBO PRESENTS

AUTISM: THE MUSICAL

Following five Los Angeles children over the course of six months, director Tricia Regan captures the struggles and triumphs of their family lives and observes how this musical production gives these performers a comfort zone in which they can explore their creative sides.

Both on and off stage, AUTISM: THE MUSICAL is a call-to-arms, bringing attention to a modern-day epidemic, all the while celebrating the way the human spirit can overcome any challenge.

An HBO Documentary Films Release, AUTISM: THE MUSICAL aires on HBO on March 25th.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is offered twice--at 5:00pm and again at 7:30pm, in Auditorium 4 only. You pick the time; no need to let the Cinema Society office know of your choice.

Running Time: 94 Minutes

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8-Mar-08: JFY - Rating: 4

It would have been good to hear more about "cures" or "causes" but then that would've been another film. This one was just attempting to put real faces and personalities in front of people like me, who haven't had any personal experiences with kids affected by autism. The kids were inspiring as was the drive of some of these parents (trying to get the best quality of life for their children). Hopefully this film can at least help raise awareness.

7-Mar-08: Susan N. Conner - Rating: 4

I have a grandchild with Autism. I thought the film was well done, but was disappointed that it dealt soley with "behavior modification" rather than with "biomedical intervention" as well. Underlying causes need examination or behavor modification cannot "cure" anything. Doctors who deal with this are calle DAN! doctors (Defeat Autism Now!). Check on-line for locations and specifics. They are wonderful!

6-Mar-08: Janet Hanpeter - Rating: 5

Loved the movie! It was an amazing documentary that showed the challenges of being a child with autism and of raising one AND the unique talents and special hearts of these kids as they worked together with the dedicated director to put on a theatre performance.

The movie title/theme might sound like it's a downer movie but it was funny, engaging and the way the movie weaved the personal stories of the 5-6 stars and their families with the rehearsals and final performance was brilliant.

As 1 in 150 births these days is a child with autism, it's important for us all to understand this disorder and this movie is one of the best ways to learn about autism and have a wonderful, uplifting and hopeful time doing it. I fell in love with every one of these beautiful kids. Thank you Andy for a great evening and for bringing down one of the stars, Adam, to entertain us with his cello!