Empowering Our Neurodivergent Stories Film and Television Festival

Welcome to EONS, where films transcend entertainment, becoming instruments of change. We invite you to join us on a journey of empathy and revelation.

This festival began as a movement for neurodivergent representation. We carefully selected narratives that challenge stereotypes, and ask you to see beyond the screen and into the hearts of individuals navigating the difficulties that come with a diagnosis. Allow these stories and their characters to be a catalyst for change, advocating for neurodivergent accommodation and dismantling the barriers that hinder understanding. 

Some of the selected films, which authentically portray neurodivergent characters and storylines in a way that fosters understanding and empathy among the general population, are:

- All the Bright Places (2020)

- Juno (2007)

- As Good As It Gets (1997)

"What we don't need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human." –Brene Brown

Hosted by Sofía Cañuelas del Valle 

Contact: scanuelas@luc.edu

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