DIFFERENT FROM WHAT? FILM FESTIVAL

AUTISTIC-LIKE: GRAHAM'S STORY
(USA, 2008) Director: Erik J. Linthorst
Documentary, English, 50 minutes, captioned, visual description

SYNOPSIS
When Erik and Jennie Linthorst are told that their son is "autistic-like", they are sent down a confusing treatment path. The film follows the Linthorst's struggle to find the right doctors, the right treatment--even the right words to describe their son.

FROM THE DIRECTOR
"This film follows my personal quest as a father to help my 'autistic-like' son--and to help illuminate the path for parents just beginning their journey with a special child."

REVIEWS
"This film is a gem!" - Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of 'Out-of-Sync Child'
"A simply staggering new film" - David Lazarus, KPCC Radio

FESTIVALS, SCREENINGS & AWARDS
Festivals: Connecticut Film; Palm Beach Film; Nashville Film; Beaufort, SC, Film; Sidewalk Film; Brilliant Light Film; Indy Film; Premiere sponsored by Autism Speaks at AERO Theater, Santa Monica
Awards: Finalist for Freddie Award for Outstanding Medical and Health Reporting (2009)

THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer/Director: Erik Linthorst
Writer/Producer: Jody Becker
Film Editor: Paula Stein
Director of Photography: Steve Garrett

WEBSITE
http://www.autisticlike.com