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The Specials

Directed by Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano

114 Min | French | France, Belgium | 2019 | Narrative
Feature | Open Captions | Audio Description
Advocacy, Disability Rights, Drama, Family, Friendship, Inclusion, Institutions, Teen, Teens

Close friends Bruno and Malik have combined their nonprofits to train youth for underprivileged areas to be caregivers for autistic children and teens. However, the program lacks official certification and is under the watchful eye of the General Inspectorate of Social Affairs. Despite this looming threat and internal conflicts, the power of unity, compassion, and acceptance within the program may prove exceptional.

Content Warning: Self-harm, discussions of suicidal ideation 

Disabilities featured:

Autism

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