To celebrate Autism Awareness Month in April, ChildServe has teamed up with Autism Speaks to present a three-night documentary film festival. Each of these feature-length films has won numerous awards and have been shown throughout the country. Please join us at 7:00pm each evening at ChildServe Center in Johnston (5406 Merle Hay Road) to see these inspirational movies:
 
Tuesday, April 27
Autism: The Musical
Following five LA children over the course of six months, director Tricia Regan captures the struggles and triumphs of their family lives and observes how this musical production gives these performers a comfort zone in which they can explore their creative sides. 93 minutes.
 
Wednesday, April 28
Normal People Scare Me
Released in 2006, Normal People Scare Me has made its way around the world on a mother and son speaking and screening tour. The film was conceived by Taylor Cross -- an aspiring filmmaker with autism -- when he was 15. Co-created by Taylor and his mother, disabilities advocate and expert, Keri Bowers, the film has been a critical success throughout the world since its release. Interviews with over 65 individuals offer powerful, poignant insight to the joys and sorrows behind the faces and mysteries of autism.” This film crosses over and bridges those with disabilities and those without. 90 minutes.
 
Thursday, April 29
The Sandwich Kid
Disabilities affect not only those who are diagnosed, but they have a strong impact on the siblings of people with disabilities. The Sandwich Kid seeks to give a voice to those who are impacted by the day-to-day living with a brother or sister having a developmental or other disability. The film is moved forward by 12 year old Jace King who we first met in big brother Taylor Cross' film, Normal People Scare Me. Bring a tissue. 90 minutes.