Autism Is a World (2004)
Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg
Sub-Genres - Biography, Illnesses & Disabilities, Sociology |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
The 2004 Oscar-nominated documentary examines life from the perspective of autistic college student Sue Rubin. Thought to be mentally retarded until she was 13, Rubin, 26, is shown attending Whittier College, where she is a history major; and enjoying one of her favorite activities---betting on the horses at a racetrack.
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autism, intelligence [knowledge], misunderstanding, communication, obsession, struggle, adjustment, advocacy, college-student, support
