The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia documentary

There’s a new educational documentary that I can’t wait to see, and I hope you’ll try to see it as well. It’s called The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia, and is directed by James Redford. Redford shares the story of his son Dylan who, by the age of ten was “barely able to read and write. To say that school was difficult for him is beyond understatement.” The film shares the Redford’s story, as well as three other families, and insights from successful leaders in law, politics, and business, like Charles Schwab and Richard Branson, as well as from experts like Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz.

Early reviews call it an “exemplary example of educational documentary filmmaking (opens in a new window),” and a film “filled with hope (opens in a new window).” Sounds great, doesn’t it?

It’s possible to schedule a screening in your hometown; I’ve asked my school’s PTO if they’d be willing to host something for our community. If that happens, I’ll take some pictures and share them with you!

Below are a few links to learn more about the movie:

• The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia (opens in a new window) official web page
• HBO’s page for the documentary (opens in a new window)
• Resource listing from HBO page (opens in a new window)
• Reading Rocket’s resource round-up on Dyslexia
• Our sister site, LDOnline (opens in a new window), the world’s leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD