Hosted by SEPTAR (Special Education PTA Redwood City)
Virtual
When
Mar 16, 7:15 PM PDT
Price
$9.99 USD per person
Available in
Worldwide
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About the event
Join a screening of "This Is Not About Me," a documentary about growing up autistic and non-speaking, as a fundraiser for SEPTAR - the Special Education PTA of Redwood City. The funds raised will go toward support for inclusive after-school programs, disability awareness, and more in Redwood City School district. Join us on this link: https://bit.ly/SEPTARmeet during and after the screening for comments and discussions about the film.
About the film
This Is Not About Me tells the story of Jordyn Zimmerman. Jordyn dreamt of becoming a teacher. She started out eager to learn at school, but she was soon separated from the other children. Unable to communicate, teachers thought she was also unable to understand or learn. Year after year, her behavior worsened. She was restrained and placed in seclusion. Jordyn found herself caught in a system that unintentionally turned her life into a living nightmare. Finally, at the age of 18, with the help of educators who see her differently, she manages to turn her fate and flourish.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
0h 57m
Released
2021
Director
Marco Niemeijer
Cast
Jordyn Zimmerman