After a brief time away, Citizen Autistic is back and raring to go, with a generous double dose of private cinema screenings at Picturehouse cinemas free of charge to all you lovely Autism Film Club members – don’t say I don’t treat you!
Kicking things off is a FREE relaxed screening of joyous, immersive documentary THE REASON I JUMP at Greenwich Picturehouse on Thursday, 15 July @8:00 pm – these will be private, socially distanced screenings, so be sure to book your spot to enjoy this privileged access!
The film starts at 8:00 with NO ads or trailers. Advise arriving by 7:45/50.
FILM: “An inventive, sensuous documentary worthy of its source… This compassionate, creative documentary will open ears and eyes in equal measure. As emotionally piercing as it is beautiful to behold.”
As above, the film playing on Thurs, 15 is the documentary THE REASON I JUMP. Based on the much-praised book written by then 13-year-old Naoki Higashida, the film is a richly sensory exploration of neurodiversity that provides a window onto the unique experiences of non-speaking autistic individuals from all across the globe.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9ZxvR_cm94&t=1s
More information: The general link to this area on the film’s site is here: https://thereasonijumpfilm.com/learn/ (scroll down for the ‘Advocacy and Education’ section).
A link to a full Visual Guide to the film here: https://dx35vtwkllhj9.cloudfront.net/picturehouseentertainment/the-reason-i-jump/images/pdfs/Visual-Guide-Dark.pdf
Further links to guide resources from the official site here:
http://thereasonijumpfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ReasonIJump_Workbook_web.pdf http://thereasonijumpfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ReasonIJump_Guide_web.pdf
Signage and access query: It has been arranged that there will be full signage throughout and in the foyer on the day to assist people in navigating to the toilet, screening, and other facilities.
Lighting and sound: This Will be subdued in the auditorium and during the film, and there will be a designated quiet area close to the screening room people can use if they feel overwhelmed or just want a break.
More info: https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/greenwich-picturehouse/accessibility
Capacity: Under government restrictions, the capacity limit is set to 37 as the film will be in Screen 4, so vitally important you RSVP to this page to avoid disappointment – get booking!
NEW – Post-film informal discussion – from 9:30 to around 10:30 pm, there will be a chance to come together to talk about the film and autism more generally. This will be in a quiet area inside the cinema, likely the first-floor bar area which is light (large windows) and has comfy seating.
Please ensure you wear masks in auditorium and foyer and adhere to social distancing guidelines