“We are the perfect example of intelligence working out itself in a much different way.”
—Tracy Thresher
The Wake County Autism Society is scheduling an area showing of the movie "Wretches & Jabberers," a true story of two men on the autism spectrum, and their efforts to change the minds of the public about autism. WCAS is requesting input from area families:
As Requested Wake County Autism Society has looked into getting the movie Wretches & Jabberers to come to the area. We have contacted the film distributors and are currently working on getting a location and date for screening. We are aware that Wake County is a large area, so it would be helpful to see how much interest there is and in what areas. If you would like to view the screening of Wretches & Jabberers, please fill outthe contact information below...Please share this information with as many people as you know because the more support the better.
Here is the summary of the movie, from the website:
In Wretches & Jabberers, two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. Determined to put a new face on autism, Tracy Thresher, 42, and Larry Bissonnette, 52, travel to Sri Lanka , Japan and Finland . At each stop, they dissect public attitudes about autism and issue a hopeful challenge to reconsider competency and the future. Growing up, Thresher and Bissonnette were presumed “retarded” and excluded from normal schooling. With limited speech, they both faced lives of social isolation in mental institutions or adult disability centers. When they learned as adults to communicate by typing, their lives changed dramatically. Their world tour message is that the same possibility exists for others like themselves. Between moving and transformative encounters with young men and women with autism, parents and students, Thresher and Bissonnette take time to explore local sights and culture; dipping and dodging through Sri Lankan traffic in motorized tuk-tuks, discussing the purpose of life with a Buddhist monk and finally relaxing in a traditional Finnish sauna. Along the way, they reunite with old friends, expand the isolated world of a talented young painter and make new allies in their cause. From beginning to end, Thresher and Bissonnette inspire parents and young men and women with autism with a poignant narrative of personal struggle that always rings with intelligence, humor, hope and courage.
Please fill out the WCAS form to provide your input, and sign up for updates.
The showings of "Wretches & Jabberers" will follow the same sensory friendly guidelines as AMC Theaters uses for the Sensory Friendly Films showings: no trailers of new movies, lights are not turned off and guests are welcome to get up and move around as needed.
Wake County Chapter of the Autism Society
AMC Theaters Sensory Friendly Films
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