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20151h 27mUnited States of America

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.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Zac Adams

Original Score & Music

Cody Westheimer

Director of Photography

Mike Stryker

Film Editing

Ben Wilder

Producers

Zac Adams, Joel Hahn, Randy Ryder, Tim VandeSteeg

Department Leadership Roster

Zac Adams

Zac Adams

Director

Mike Stryker

Director of Photography

Zac Adams

Zac Adams

Producer

Tim VandeSteeg

Producer

Cody Westheimer

Original Music Composer

Ben Wilder

Editor

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.