
Autism in America
Synopsis
Autism in America: Putting the puzzle together, one beautiful piece at a time, is a genuine and straightforward look into the Autism Spectrum Disorder as told by the families and individuals living with Autism daily. Many parents are interviewed including Ruth Sullivan, Ph.D., the mother of a man named Joe who was the inspiration for Dustin Hoffman’s autistic character in the movie “Rain Man.” We also hear from a young woman named Alexis, the first autistic person to run for the title of Miss America.
Top Cast
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January 1, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zac Adams
- Original Score
- Cody Westheimer
- Original Title
- Autism in America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Skydive Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zac Adams
Cody Westheimer
Mike Stryker
Ben Wilder
Zac Adams, Joel Hahn, Randy Ryder, Tim VandeSteeg
Department Leadership Roster
Zac Adams
Director
Mike Stryker
Director of Photography
Zac Adams
Producer
Tim VandeSteeg
Producer
Cody Westheimer
Original Music Composer
Ben Wilder
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Autism in America.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Autism in America
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Autism in America about?
Autism in America: Putting the puzzle together, one beautiful piece at a time, is a genuine and straightforward look into the Autism Spectrum Disorder as told by the families and individuals living with Autism daily. Many parents are interviewed including Ruth Sullivan, Ph.D., the mother of a man named Joe who was the inspiration for Dustin Hoffman’s autistic character in the movie “Rain Man.” We also hear from a young woman named Alexis, the first autistic person to run for the title of Miss America.
Who directed Autism in America?
Autism in America was directed by Zac Adams.
Who stars in Autism in America?
The principal cast of Autism in America includes Chandra Wilson.
When was Autism in America released and how long is it?
Autism in America was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Autism in America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Autism in America was composed by Cody Westheimer.
