Wretches & Jabberers

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Wretches & Jabberers

Released Apr 1, 2011

1h 30m

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Two autistic men set out on a global road trip to change people's attitudes about disability.

Glenn Whipp

Los Angeles Times

Though the movie can be a bit meandering at times, Wurzberg deserves credit for keeping the focus on her subjects' humanity without being self-conscious about doing so.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 14, 2011

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Kristin Tillotson

Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Wretches and Jabberers" is a moving and eye-opening testament to the desire of autistic people to be a part of the world, not apart from it -- or at least to be understood.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 7, 2011

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Chuck Bowen

Slant Magazine

You want to tell the filmmakers to get on with it, and to more eloquently detail the rest of Tracy and Larry's story beyond their occupation.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 4, 2011

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Jay Antani

Cinema Writer

It's by engaging with all these extraordinary people that the film's beauty reveals itself.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 27, 2012

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Ron Wilkinson

Monsters and Critics

Autistics must communicate and this film shows how. Or does it? Academy Award winner Gerardine Wurzburg ("Educating Peter") will take you by surprise with this upbeat and educational film about autistics who are breaking through.

Rated: 7/10

May 12, 2011

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Margot Harrison

Seven Days (VT)

If it's possible to make a happy movie about people whose brain chemistry makes it difficult for them to communicate their needs and show their intelligence to others, this is it.

Rated: 7/10

Apr 6, 2011

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Great doc. Very educational and touching, and definitely changed the way I look at severe autism. Terrible indie music peppered throughout, but whatever.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

this is a must see, especially if you like documentaries. you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be inspired and moved.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Sweet, funny and earnest, this movie changed my point of view on communicating with people who have autism.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

go see this movie...It was a brillant eye opener about adults with severe autism..which the general public is not as aware of..in comparison to children with autism

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Went to see this today. As the parent of a 14 year old boy with autism, I have to say this is a brilliant movie that captures a side of autism that is rarely seen - humor and self-advocacy. Love the music and the story and am inspired by this incredible work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

This movie was well done and serves to educate those who don't have an understanding of Autism. Larry and Tracy do a great job teaching us about intelligence in spite of their sometimes odd behavior and difficulty communicating. I laughed and I cried!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Douglas Biklen

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J. Ralph

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Gary Griffin

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Synopsis

Two autistic men set out on a global road trip to change people's attitudes about disability.

Director: Gerardine Wurzburg
Producer: Douglas Biklen, Gerardine Wurzburg
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 2011, Limited
Runtime: 1h 30m