The Father Allows us to look at Dementia through the Eyes of Anthony Hopkins’ Character
byThe Father was nominated for six Academy Awards including best picture and best actor. By Nils Skudra Last night I had the opportunity to…
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Did Jefferson Davis have Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism)?
byBy Nils Skudra As a Civil War historian, I have always been fascinated by the various personalities on both sides that played a pivotal…
The Film Still Alice Looks at Alzheimer’s
byBy Nils Skudra This week I had the opportunity to watch Still Alice, a 2014 film written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash…
Remembering David Shapiro Sharif: My Name is David
byBy Nils Skudra This morning I had the opportunity to watch My Name is David, a compelling short film featuring the actual words of…
American Underdog shows the Power of Perseverance in the Face of Adversity
by“…the film makes a vital contribution to the representation of disabled characters on screen since the actor Hayden Zaller is legally blind in real…
Focus on Parent with Bipolar: Review of Infinitely Polar Bear
byInfinitely Polar Bear articulates an encouraging message about the ability of neurodivergent individuals to be successful parents, a goal they can achieve through love…
A Review of Amazon Original “As We See It”
byBy Nils Skudra This weekend I had the opportunity to finish watching the new Amazon Prime series As We See It, a compelling 8-episode…
Review of the 1979 Comedy The In-Laws
bySince it is very difficult for people with disabilities to make successful inroads in the film industry, where disabled characters tend to be represented…