Wretches & Jabberers
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| Directed by | Gerardine Wurzburg |
| Produced by |
Douglas Biklen Gerardine Wurzburg |
| Music by | J. Ralph |
| Cinematography | Gary Griffin |
| Edited by | Barbara Ballow |
Production company |
State of the Art, Inc. |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Wretches & Jabberers is a documentary film directed by – and, with Douglas Biklen, co-produced by – Gerardine Wurzburg about two autistic men who travel the world helping other autistic people break out of their isolation. It opened in theaters in New York and California on July 30, 2010.[1][2]
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The use of facilitated communication is shown throughout the film and was promoted by its producers. Although controversial,[3][4] Biklen continues to promote this methodology through other media.
See also
References
- ↑ Laemmle's Fallbrook 7 , 2010-07-30
- ↑ Fandango Listing for Coliseum Theatre in NY , 2010-07-30
- ↑ Mostert, M. P. (2010). Facilitated communication and its legitimacy—Twenty-first century developments. Exceptionality, 18, 31-41.
- ↑ Simpson, R. L., & Myles, B. S. (1995a). Effectiveness of facilitated communication with children and youth with autism. Journal of Special Education, 28, 424-39.
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