Published on 12, July, 2020
I watched Mary & Max the claymation animation for maybe the 17th time yesterday.
In a random Google search this morning I came across an 'Autism Anthem' - a YouTube compilation of film clips from:
Skins, The Good Doctor, Power Rangers, The Accountant, Scorpion, Parent Hood, Jane Wants A Boy Friend, The Story of Luke, Jack of the Red Hearts, Atypical, The 4400, Girl Meets World
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PtLcTGOrrKk
What do you think of attempts to portray autism in these, or any other, films or TV programmes?
Are there any accurate, positive, helpful representations of autistic people?
I'd love to know your thoughts!
'Fury' is a fine anti-war film that I've seen many times, and am watching again now.
Although there are no characters that are autistic, the character of Norman - with the bullying and 'requirement to conform' he experiences - makes me think about what we endure on a daily basis when trying to deal with the NT world. The section half-way through, set in the apartment of two German women, particularly hits home...
Fury