Two autistic men travel to Sri Lanka, Japan, and Finland to meet others with limited verbal communication and challenge perceptions of disability.
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Two autistic men travel to Sri Lanka, Japan, and Finland to meet others with limited verbal communication and challenge perceptions of disability.
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Larry Bissonnette and Tracy Thresher visit Sri Lanka, Japan, and Finland to meet others with autism and limited verbal communication. They use facilitated communication to express their thoughts and challenge societal views on disability and intelligence. The film documents their interactions with various individuals, including a young painter they support. It also reflects on their experiences in mental institutions and adult disability centers. "Wretches & Jabberers" opened in the United States on April 1, 2011.
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Why Watch
- Meet Larry Bissonnette and Tracy Thresher in their travels.
- Find out how they communicate using facilitated communication.
- See their interactions with autistic individuals worldwide.
Did You Know
- The film opened in the United States on April 1, 2011.
- Larry Bissonnette and Tracy Thresher travel to three countries: Sri Lanka, Japan, and Finland.
- The term 'wretches' was used by a person they visited in Finland to describe themselves.
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Who directed the documentary Wretches & Jabberers?
Wretches & Jabberers was directed by Gerardine Wurzburg.
What is the main focus of the documentary Wretches & Jabberers?
The documentary focuses on two autistic men, Larry Bissonnette and Tracy Thresher, as they travel to meet other autistic individuals and challenge perceptions of disability and intelligence.
When was Wretches & Jabberers released in the United States?
Wretches & Jabberers opened in the United States on April 1, 2011.
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