SPELLERS
Hosted by Lynn Yeager
In-person
When
Apr 30, 7:00 PM EDT
Where
Redeemer Church
190 South Roscoe Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082
Price
Free Screening
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About the event
Come join us to celebrate the viewing of SPELLERS, the movie! Bit of Faith Ranch, Special Nation, Peace of Heart Community, and BridgeHaven Academy and Communication Clinic value all forms of communication and are excited to bring this fabulous documentary to our community. We will be available before and after to answer any questions concerning our unique journeys and also have certified coaches and practitioners available to discuss Facilitated Communication and Spelling to Communicate.
About the film
Inspired by the book Underestimated, the new full-length documentary SPELLERS challenges conventional wisdom regarding a group relegated to society’s margins: nonspeakers with autism, who most “experts” believe are cognitively disabled. As the film opening asks, “What if we’ve been wrong…about every single one of them?” SPELLERS answers that question, in convincing fashion, through the stories of eight nonspeakers—Aydan, Evan, Sid, Maddie, Jamie, Vince, Cade, and Elizabeth—who all found their voice through the miraculous process of using a letterboard to communicate their thoughts and feelings. As Jamie explains, “we think, feel, and learn just like everyone else.”
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 23m
Released
2023
Director
Pat Notaro
Executive Producer
Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg, Dawnmarie Gaivin, Dana Johnson, Gail Tanner
Cast
Aydan Boden, Jamie Handley, Cade Larson, Vince Rinicella, Madison Hollman, Evan Tastor, Elizabeth Bonker, Sid Sarathy
About the space
Redeemer Church has graciously given us the use of the auditorium for this epic screening. We will have light refreshments and lively discussions!
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