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Sophie and Ben

Sophie Sartain's film about her son, who was diagnosed with Asperger's, a form of autism.

Aired 07/31/2017

Independent Lens

Sophie and Ben

Special | 12m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

Sophie Sartain's film about her son, who was diagnosed with Asperger's, a form of autism.

Sophie Sartain, director of the Independent Lens documentary Mimi and Dona, which explores the trials of parenting and care through the story of her aunt and grandmother, brings us this short film about her relationship with her son Ben, who was diagnosed with autism. Unlike Dona, Ben is fortunate to live in a time where there is a better understanding of autism and Asperger's.

Aired 07/31/2017

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Independent Lens

Sophie and Ben

Special | 12m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

Sophie Sartain, director of the Independent Lens documentary Mimi and Dona, which explores the trials of parenting and care through the story of her aunt and grandmother, brings us this short film about her relationship with her son Ben, who was diagnosed with autism. Unlike Dona, Ben is fortunate to live in a time where there is a better understanding of autism and Asperger's.

Aired 07/31/2017

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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