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A shock of recognition in social work school leads first-time filmmaker Sarah Entine to explore how undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD have impacted three generations in her family, starting with her own struggles. With surprising candor, vulnerability and even a touch of humor, Read Me Differently reveals the strain of misunderstood learning differences on family relationships. It is a unique film that will generate thoughtful discussion whether in a classroom setting, work environment or at home with family members and friends.
Recommended by educators for courses in: Disability Studies, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Psychology, and Women’s Studies
"Read Me Differently is a film to be viewed…and viewed again. It will undoubtedly stir the emotions of the viewer and will serve as a launch pad for discussion, understanding, empathy…and self-discovery."
-Richard D Lavoie Producer, “How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop” Author, It’s So Much Workto Be Your Friend and The Motivation Breakthrough
"This is a film that will benefit everyone, both because of what we learn about learning disabilities, but as importantly, what we learn about families. Please see it!"
-Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and Sue George Hallowell LICSW Co authors, Married to Distraction
"Read Me Differently is a very powerful, informative documentary. I hope it will be viewed not only by children and adults with learning struggles, but by their families as well as professionals who work with these individuals."
-Robert Brooks, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist; Faculty, Harvard Medical School Co-author Raising Resilient Children and The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence and Personal Strength in Your Life
"...brave, honest, illuminating..."
-Jon Kabat-Zinn and Myla Kabat-Zinn Co-authors of Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting
"...a bold film that challenges conventional understandings..."
-M. Brinton Lykes, Ph.D. Professor of Community-Cultural Psychology, Chair; Counseling, Developmental and Educational Psychology Department, Boston College, Lynch School of Education
"...this film should be required viewing for teachers, students and all who work with people with learning issues."
-Ruth G. Dean, Ph.D. Professor, Simmons School of Social Work
"Read Me Differently should be viewed and discussed in every psychiatric child or adult training program, as well as by those physicians and allied professionals."
-Drake D. Duane, MS, MD Director, Institute for Developmental Behavioral Neurology Adjunct Professor, Arizona State University Past President, International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities Past President, International Dyslexia Association Member, Board of Directors, National Center for Learning Disabilities Member, Board of Trustees, The Dyslexia Foundation
CINE Golden Eagle Award (2010)
Alumni Special Recognition Award -- Simmons College: School of Social Work (2010)
Achievement Award -- Superfest International Disability Film Festival (2011)
Screenings:
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC)
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
Sarah Entine is an award-winning documentary film director and producer. Originally diagnosed with dyslexia in 1978, she only fully comprehended her disability 23 years later, at age 29. In 2009, she completed her first documentary, Read Me Differently, a film that focuses on her experience growing up with misunderstood learning disabilities that spanned three generations in her family. Prior to making the film, Sarah earned a Master's degree in Social Work from Simmons College and has practiced vipassana (insight) meditation since 1998. Sarah has presented Read Me Differently at conferences across the country including twice at The International Dyslexia Association, The Learning Disability Association of America and The National Association of Social Workers in Massachusetts. Sarah has facilitated workshops and spoken to countless students, teachers, parents and service providers about her experience. Her message addresses the need to increase awareness on how learning disabilities impact family relationships. In 2010, Read Me Differently was selected for the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award (past winners include Steven Spielberg, Ken Burns, Spike Lee, and Martin Scorsese). In the same year, Simmons School of Social Work awarded Sarah with an Alumni Special Recognition Award. In 2011, Read Me Differently was chosen to screen at the Superfest International Disability Film Festival where the film received an Achievement Award. In the fall of 2011, WGBH in Boston (a local PBS station) broadcasted the film.
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