| Dislecksia: The Movie | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Harvey Hubbell V |
| Written by | Jeremy Brecher Eric Gardner |
| Editing by | Eric Gardner |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Dislecksia: The Movie is a documentary film. It was created by Captured Time Productions, LLC,[1] a production company based in Litchfield, Connecticut. Dislecksia is the company's seventh film. It is directed by Emmy Award-winning director Harvey Hubbell V, who is a dyslexic himself.[2]
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Dislecksia traces the many trials Hubbell faced growing up as a dyslexic in the 1960s and '70s, with discussions on his school performance and how he was handled by teachers. It also examines the root causes of dyslexia and seeks to explain how a dyslexic brain differs from a normal brain. It discusses the prominence of reading difficulties throughout the nation and features a discussion of how educators can hope to improve the current situation.
The film features interviews with many prominent dyslexics, scientists and advocates, and examines the current scientific information coming out of Yale's Haskins Laboratories and Georgetown University's Center for the Study of Learning. It also explores schools that have been created specifically for children with dyslexia and other learning differences or disabilities, such as Litchfield's Forman School and New Jersey's Newgrange School. Hubbell has stated that he hopes the film will change laws and lives by improving common knowledge about dyslexia and changing its status in the United States.
Director/Producer Harvey Hubbell V and Editor/Producer Eric Gardner were invited to attend the 2008 Sundance Independent Producers Conference,[3] where they met with numerous producers and distributors to discuss the future of the film.