How to Dance in Ohio

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How to Dance in Ohio

2015

1h 28m

Documentary

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In Columbus, autistic teenagers learn valuable social interaction skills by preparing for a spring formal.

Neil Genzlinger

New York Times

How to Dance in Ohio, a piercing documentary... might from its pocket description seem to be a variation on this evening-news staple.

Oct 27, 2015

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

It's a bit shapeless in terms of filmmaking, but this is a "character documentary," a study of people that you won't soon forget, and it works on that level.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 23, 2015

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Leslie Felperin

The Hollywood Reporter

A touching, gentle-hearted look at teenagers on the autistic spectrum preparing for their first formal dance, How to Dance in Ohio offers a refreshingly upbeat, even cheerful look at people and their families coping with the condition.

Oct 13, 2015

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John Fink

The Film Stage

Shiva's intimate approach captures moments of triumph and pain along the way, making the struggle of autism accessible to families and communities coping with the affliction.

Rated: B+

Feb 22, 2016

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

Inspirational, heartwarming doc about living with ASD.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 3, 2015

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Sean P. Means

Salt Lake Tribune

The young women's stories are presented so matter-of-factly, in a flat narrative, that their emotional power is muted.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 13, 2015

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One of my all time favorite documentaries!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Set right here in Columbus, this touching documentary tells the story of autistic youths anxiously preparing for a spring formal dance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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greg r

Brilliant documentary about a group of autistic young adults working toward their first dance. I hope others spend time like I did concentrating on the amazing parents involved.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

There is not a more perfect representation of people with Aspergers and high functioning Autism. A must see for anybody with Aspergers or high functioning Autism!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Alexandra Shiva

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Jessica Sullivan

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Caroline McKenzie

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Marideth Bridges

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Alexandra Shiva

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Bari Pearlman

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Synopsis

In Columbus, autistic teenagers learn valuable social interaction skills by preparing for a spring formal.

Director: Alexandra Shiva
Producer: Alexandra Shiva, Bari Pearlman
Production Co: HBO Documentary Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2016
Runtime: 1h 28m

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