On Thursday, June 06 7:30pm - 9:25pm in Arlington, VA at AMC Courthouse Plaza 8, there will be a screening of the film “The United States of Autism.†Very inspirational!
I trust this email finds you well. I am the mother of a teenager on the Autism Spectrum as well as the President of The Tommy Foundation, a non-profit for Autism, and one of the Executive Producers of a film about the subject called "The United States of Autism." It is for this last project that I wanted to touch base with you today. On Thursday, June 06 7:30pm - 9:25pm in Arlington, VA at AMC Courthouse Plaza 8, there will be a screening of the film which follows one man's 11,000 mile, 40 day journey across the American landscape to visit twenty families and individuals affected by autism while searching for answers for his own son. With interviews from around the nation that include the widest spectrum of backgrounds - each conducted in the participants' original language - the film weaves a broad and compelling tapestry across the spectrum of American life in all its faiths, disparities, colors, and cultures. What he learns along the way will change not only his life, but the lives of those he meets, forever. It's a story about the best days that still lie ahead for our nation, the families, and the people who give America its heart.
The film opened to a sold out NYC venue on April 5th and has been highly praised. It is our hope that you will consider sharing information about the film with families and staff or other interested parties. Tickets can be purchased within the next 20 days at: http://www.tugg.com/events/4070
In the news:
From a station in Iowa: http://www.siouxlandnews.com/story/22071763/the-united-states-of-autism-documentary-premieres#.UXnZfi-gy9Q.facebook
From Lancaster Newspapers: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/841783_-The-United-States-of-Autism-.html
Albany, NY: http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Colonie-family-featured-in-documentary-United-4424130.php
Grand Rapids, MI: http://fox17online.com/2013/04/24/local-organization-celebrates-national-autism-awareness-month-with-screening-of-advocacy-movie/#axzz2RPjQ8LAH
Rock Rapids, IA: http://www.ksfy.com/story/21861345/rock-rapids-family-spreads-autism-awareness-in-film-the-united-states-of-autism
The film has already been screened in over 20 cities with requests in more than 30 more.
