The Reason I Jump
A tender, intimate documentary that celebrates the inner lives and joyful moments of non-speaking autistic children, grounded in warmth and genuine connection.
Based on the book by Naoki Higashida, filmmaker Jerry Rothwell examines the lives of five non-speaking, autistic youngsters.
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