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High school English teacher Charles Marlow (Ashley Zukerman; Young Charles, Elliott Smith) has spent decades shrinking from life, hiding away from the disappointments that have trailed him; regretful over a profound tragedy in his past. When one of his students, Romy (Aishe Keita), proposes a photojournalism project documenting collaborations between autistic youth and senior dementia patients, Charles tailspins into the past, confronting the mistakes of his youth and struggling to reconnect with his own autistic son, Cody (Kieran Walton) and his ex-wife, Allison (Sarah Shahi). Their marriage shattered from the stress of raising a special needs child and Charles' inability to reveal himself. As Charles remembers an unlikely friendship with a boy in a white suit (Lincoln Lambert as Dana), who inscribed his troubled childhood with both solace and sorrow, he is forced to confront the actions and inactions that have shaped his life. Will Charles be able to release the regrets of his past in time to be a part of his family's future?
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Rob Rector Film Threat 09/30/2021
8/10
Without steering into treacle,Language Artsdemonstrates that acceptance of others can prove a challenge even for those with the noblest intentions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Susan Rose G 06/08/2023 This was an amazing story. A beautifully done movie. It is hard to find a story that is so well done, and this must of been hard to get made into a movie since the subject matter is not your typical Hollywood material, but thankfully it was made. I cried, I laughed, and I lived through a part of my past again with the help of this touching but exceptionally well done movie. It allowed me to walk through Charlies experience without having to explain it. When you live through some of life's less glamours moments, and grow because of it, it is like a miracle to find a movie that helps you feel it and remember it all over again, knowing your life has meaning. That is what this movie did for me. I hope it does that for you too. See more 09/14/2021 A well acted movie about the consequences of bullying, regret, reconciliation, and absolution. See more 09/09/2021 This movie is a peek into the lives of parents struggling to do what's best for their child with autism. It highlights how vulnerable we can be, and yet how open to growth and love and healing. Language Arts is my FAVORITE movie right now! See more Read all reviews
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Cornelia Duryée

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Ashley Zukerman

Charles Marlow

Sarah Shahi

Allison Forche-Marlow

Elliott Smith

Young Charlie Marlow

Lincoln Lambert

Dana McGucken

Kevin Alejandro

Bruce
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Synopsis High school English teacher Charles Marlow (Ashley Zukerman; Young Charles, Elliott Smith) has spent decades shrinking from life, hiding away from the disappointments that have trailed him; regretful over a profound tragedy in his past. When one of his students, Romy (Aishe Keita), proposes a photojournalism project documenting collaborations between autistic youth and senior dementia patients, Charles tailspins into the past, confronting the mistakes of his youth and struggling to reconnect with his own autistic son, Cody (Kieran Walton) and his ex-wife, Allison (Sarah Shahi). Their marriage shattered from the stress of raising a special needs child and Charles' inability to reveal himself. As Charles remembers an unlikely friendship with a boy in a white suit (Lincoln Lambert as Dana), who inscribed his troubled childhood with both solace and sorrow, he is forced to confront the actions and inactions that have shaped his life. Will Charles be able to release the regrets of his past in time to be a part of his family's future?
Director
Cornelia Duryée
Producer
Larry Estes
Screenwriter
Cornelia Duryée
Production Co
Kairos Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 7, 2021
Runtime
2h 7m
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