Available screening types
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Available until
Jan 01, 2025
Available in
Worldwide
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. English, Spanish and Croatian subtitles are available.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
0h 57m
Released
2021
Director
Marco Niemeijer
Cast
Jordyn Zimmerman
Awards & recognition
DisABILITY Education Film Festival
Winner 2022
ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York
Official Selection 2022
What people are saying
‘This groundbreaking film shatters the myth that autistic people who can't speak have nothing to say.‘
Steve Silberman
Author of NeuroTribes
‘An extraordinary poignant film. Your beliefs will be transformed.‘
Barry M. Prizant
Author of Uniquely Human