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Influence

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Inspired by writer/director Michael Bergmann's severely autistic 18 year old son, "Influence" is the story of a first date for two autistic teenagers who can't speak. With their parents' help the two communicate mainly by spelling letters on a board. The film explores young love as these two determined deeply challenged young people struggle to find their way with each other and the controversial issues surrounding assisted communication.

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Michael Bergmann

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Rachel Zeiger-Haag

Laura

James Kacey

Francis

Kim Cristo

Stephanie

Joe Roland

Gabriel

Sheryl Moller

Helen
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Synopsis Inspired by writer/director Michael Bergmann's severely autistic 18 year old son, "Influence" is the story of a first date for two autistic teenagers who can't speak. With their parents' help the two communicate mainly by spelling letters on a board. The film explores young love as these two determined deeply challenged young people struggle to find their way with each other and the controversial issues surrounding assisted communication.
Director
Michael Bergmann
Screenwriter
Michael Bergmann
Production Co
NewYorkRep, The Telling Company, Burgeon and Flourish
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 13, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m
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