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The Reason I Jump

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Based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida, THE REASON I JUMP is an immersive cinematic exploration of neuro-diversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world. The film blends Higashida's revelatory insights into autism, written when he was just 13, with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people. It opens a window into an intense and overwhelming, but often joyful, sensory universe.
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The Reason I Jump's moving personal perspective succeeds in providing an authentic understanding of its subjects' journeys.

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Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald If you take it all at face value and as unproblematic, the effect is dreamlike and revelatory. If this is what it really feels like to be autistic, the words seem to open a door of perception. That’s a big “if”. Rated: 3/5 Jul 28, 2022 Full Review Kevin Maher Times (UK) Informative, illuminating and quietly moving. Rated: 4/5 Jun 21, 2021 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Rothwell uses the language of cinema - macro lens closeups, distortion, off-kilter framing and an evocative blend of sound design and score - to convey the autistic experience of the world. Rated: 5/5 Jun 20, 2021 Full Review Myrthe Leenders Loud and Clear Reviews The Reason I Jump goes above and beyond in its description of non-verbal autism and shows us what it means to communicate and be seen for who you are. Rated: 5/5 Dec 14, 2024 Full Review Amy Smith InSession Film There needs to be more awareness, and I hope that this documentary becomes the start of a conversation that can develop and mature for several more. Rated: B+ Mar 8, 2023 Full Review Cris Kennedy The Canberra Times (Australia) The Reason I Jump is an immersive portrait of neurodiversity. Rated: 4/5 Aug 2, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Y. S ABSOLUTE MUST SEE as a human being! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review isla s I thought this was a very immersive documentary that does well at giving an insight into the lives and minds of non verbal autistic adolescents. Its a very colourful film, in terms of the bright colours shown on screen (not referring to strong language, its safe to say). I liked the sense of hope it conveys - we could all do with feeling more hope at the moment. I would definitely recommend this film if your interested in what it's like to be a non verbal autistic person, yes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautiful and eye-opening, a must watch! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Cinematography was astounding, especially for a documentary. The sound design makes beautiful connections between pictures and unexpected sounds, making it a sensory experience, especially in dolby atmos. the story seemed to be a bit cliché at times, showing mostly the easy and good things. it still was very touching and emotional and i really felt connected with the 5 characters. it seemed as if they tried to not overwhelm the viewer with sound and pictures, even though they were saying that the world can be quite very overwhelming to people with autism. i feel like i have a better understanding of autism with a less prejudiced view after seeing the movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review dave d A fantastic film for hubby and wife date night, the documentary, 'The Reason I Jump'.  Hubby loved the film.  It's another in the growing line of fantastic and illuminating docs on autism.  It's wonderful and will open your heart to some ideas.  It's remarkable when you think about it what these formally unable to communicate people can now do!  It's filmed in a way that is colorful and happy.  We need more uplifting movies and this is wonderful. Wife: It's fine, I didn't like it as much because I already knew so much about this topic.  It's a fine film and very educational.  Hubby: 9.8/Wife: 7 Average: 8.4/10 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review andy h Through sensory alterations, the audience will get an introspective, poignant look into the embodiment of different autistic people across the globe. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida, THE REASON I JUMP is an immersive cinematic exploration of neuro-diversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world. The film blends Higashida's revelatory insights into autism, written when he was just 13, with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people. It opens a window into an intense and overwhelming, but often joyful, sensory universe.
Director
Jerry Rothwell
Producer
Jeremy Dear, Stevie Lee, Al Morrow
Screenwriter
Naoki Higashida
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Production Co
Vulcan Productions, Runaway Fridge, BFI Film Fund, Met Film Production, British Film Institute, The Ideas Room
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 8, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 9, 2021
Runtime
1h 22m
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