Autism in Love
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| Directed by | Matt Fuller[1] |
| Written by | Ira Heilveil[1] |
| Produced by | Matt Fuller, Carolina Groppa[1] |
| Edited by | Alex O'Flinn[1] |
| Music by | Mac Quayle[1] |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Autism in Love is an American documentary film released in 2015.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]The film follows four autistic adults, Dave, Lindsey, Lenny, and Stephen, and explores the concepts of love, romance, and parental relationships.[2] Dave and Lindsey, who are both autistic, have been romantically involved for eight years. At the end of the film, they decide to get married. Lenny is a young adult who lives with his single mother. Stephen has been married for over 20 years. The film shows his struggles with his wife's terminal illness.
Release
[edit]The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2015,[3] and was part of the PBS series Independent Lens in 2016.[4]
Reception
[edit]Huffington Post called the film "touching".[2] The Daily Beast called it "bracingly intimate" and said it "raises questions about love and life that strike a universal chord and have nothing to do with being on the [autism] spectrum."[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Fuller, Matt (January 11, 2016). "Autism in Love - Documentary about Romance on the Autism Spectrum". Independent Lens. PBS. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ a b Crum, Maddie (April 20, 2015). "'Autism In Love' Shows How Complex Romance Really Is". Huffington Post. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ a b Shire, Emily (April 15, 2015). "What We Can All Learn From Autistic People in Love". The Daily Beast. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ Bonos, Lisa (January 8, 2016). "Love on the spectrum: How autism brought one couple together". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 21, 2019.