Autism the Musical, And Forbidden Broadway should not come near it- Page 2

[Kasie]

Posted: 3/25/08 at 5:23pm

But who would play Chris Hanson?

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 3/25/08 at 5:29pm

I don't think it's nice to make fun of Orfuh. Anyone who constantly has that much makeup caked on is hiding something.

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 3/25/08 at 5:30pm

Well, Forbidden Broadway made fun of The Light in the Piazza, which was basically "Mild Retardation: The Musical"

(I'm sorry, I love Light in the Piazza more than almost anything, but we have to admit that the plot was questionable.)

[lakezurich]

Posted: 3/25/08 at 8:03pm

I am watching it right now. I will report on what I think about it later.

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 3/25/08 at 8:11pm

I'm going to have to make a major effort to see this. I want to do a similar thing, but in an inclusive environment instead.

[lakezurich]

Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:35pm

It was a truly great documentary, showing the true potential of kids with autism. It was so sad to hear how many of them have broken families. And the part where the girl sang "I'm Not That Girl" had me crying. I hope this program teaches some people that individuals with disabilities can do/say funny things and it is OK to laugh when the do them. It doesn't mean you are laughing at them, you are just laughing at their actions.

[regnad kcin]

Posted: 3/26/08 at 12:29pm

This is a remarkable documentary. HBO has put it online today through Sunday at www.hbo.com.