Amy Schumer on Her Tribeca Doc 'Room to Move': 'We Want To Destigmatize Autism'
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Jenn Freeman, inspired by the docuseries 'Expecting Amy,' sought an autism evaluation at age 33 after Chris Fischer's diagnosis resonated with her. This led to her own autism diagnosis and the creation of 'Room to Move,' a documentary capturing her five-year journey of understanding herself and creating a one-woman show. Directed by Alexander Hammer and executive-produced by Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer, the film creatively explores themes of autism, sensory processing, and self-identity, blending various visual elements to convey Freeman's emotional and psychological experiences.
Chris' story made me reflect on my own life. I realized that I shared many traits with him that I had never connected to autism.
We wanted to provide a lens into the experiences of those on the spectrum and convey how it feels to undergo this journey of self-discovery.
Read at Variety
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