How does someone go from not communicating for 25 years to narrating her life story? Buried Under Years of Dust traces the remarkable journey of Emily Grodin, a woman silenced by autism, finally finding her voice. Despite Emily’s increasing frustration, physical outbursts, and violent meltdowns, Emily’s parents never abandoned hope that their daughter would one day share her thoughts, feelings, and deep intelligence. Then, using a controversial assisted-typing technique, Emily had an extraordinary breakthrough. One of her first sentences was “I have been buried under years of dust.” In a time when American health officials call into question the value and contributions of people with autism, Emily has the mic, and she’s got a lot to say.
DOCUMENTARY SHORT - 30 MINUTES
Directed by Sophie Sartain
Sponsored by Marble Jam
Talkback with filmmaker Sophie Sartain, Emily Grodin (subject of documentary) & Anna Villa-Bager (President of Marble Jam). Moderated by Maria Trice Jenkins (Marble Jam)
