This is an experimental film based on the testimonies of 13 women who answered a survey about the representation of autistic meltdowns on screen.
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Laura-Lys Alvarez
When an elaborate surprise starts to unravel, a dynamic friend group must reconvene to problem solve.
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A spoken word piece about an autistic person experiencing sensory overload in a world that rejects their existence.
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