HBO Documentaries
Monday, October 29th, 2012
7:00 pm
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia
Showing how the disorder can be a gift as well as a challenge
http://www.hbo.com/#/documentaries/the-big-picture-rethinking-dyslexia
Though up to 20% of students are dyslexic, many pass through school unidentified, misunderstood, and performing below their potential. Paradoxically, these disorders are often found in highly intelligent, creative minds, and can also be seen as a gift, because many people with dyslexia naturally think outside the box and see the big picture, finding alternative solutions to problems that others might not see.
Directed by James Redford, THE BIG PICTURE: RETHINKING DYSLEXIA is a personal, touching, and sometimes humorous look at this developmental reading disorder, offering a broader and clearer view of the minds of people with dyslexia. Spotlighting a cross-section of individuals, including Redford’s own son, Dylan, and featuring interviews with notable dyslexics, including investment pioneer Charles Schwab, business magnate Richard Branson, high-profile lawyer David Boies, and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, the film reveals how an individual’s unique strategies for coping can help lead to success in life.
Planet of the Blind 