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Wretches & Jabberers

Wretches & Jabberers

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In 'Wretches & Jabberers and Stories from the Road', two men with autism embark on a global quest to change prevailing attitudes about disability and intelligence. With limited speech, Tracy Thresher, 42, and Larry Bissonnette, 52, both faced lives of mute isolation in mental institutions or adult disability centers. When they learned as adults to communicate by typing, their lives changed dramatically. Their world tour message is that the same possibility exists for others like themselves. At each stop, they dissect public attitudes about autism and issue a hopeful challenge to reconsider competency and the future. Along the way, they reunite with old friends from the USA, expand the isolated world of a talented young painter and make new allies in their cause.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

01 April 2011

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Cast

Larry Bissonnette

Larry Bissonnette

Himself

Tracy Thresher

Tracy Thresher

Himself

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