Dyslexia Movies
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- DirectorAamir KhanAmole GupteStarsDarsheel SafaryAamir KhanTisca ChopraAn eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.
- DirectorKaren ArthurStarsKirk DouglasBruce BoxleitnerBrock PetersMostly on account of a pride struggle, Mike Dunmore has lived his whole life keeping a secret which he believed would only cause shame if it came to light. Personal relationships with his son Patrick have been strained as a result. The only ones who ever knew anything about it were his deceased wife and his best friend, Thurgood who he works with, who both agreed to help keep it covered up for him as long as they could. However, when his treasured grandson begins experiencing the same problems, Mike realizes that he can't hide his secret any longer, or if he tried to, it would be most difficult. Even more so when he is endorsed and volunteers to run as a candidate for local election.
- DirectorRobert DayStarsKristy McNicholMatt ClarkDavid PaymerA teen (Kristy McNichol), who is always in trouble in school and has been sent to reform school, turns her life around when a counselor (Rachel Ticotin) discovers she is dyslexic.
- DirectorSam EllisStarsJonathan WardChristine ParksBob ElkinsDanny is failing in school and is moved to a remedial class. His mother is supportive but his father thinks he needs punishment. Eventually Danny is diagnosed as being dyslectic, but his father needs convincing there is a problem.
- DirectorHarvey Hubbell VStarsBilly BlanksSarah Joy BrownStephen J. CannellDislecksia: The Movie, dyslexic director Harvey Hubbell V and crew explore Hubbell's own experiences about growing up as a dyslexic while also looking into the latest scientific research and educational developments regarding the condition. They examine how the education system in the US handles students with learning disabilities, and explore ways in which this treatment can be changed to improve the social status of dyslexics. And along the way, they meet a variety of dyslexics from very different backgrounds who share their experiences and demonstrate that dyslexics are not disabled - just different.
- 201031mNot Rated7.0 (68)TV ShortDirectorEllen Goosenberg KentStarsMichael Hall D'AddarioSarel SwanepoelChildren talk about their experiences dealing with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, attention deficit disorder, and auditory processing disorder.
- DirectorVincenzo GiammancoStarsRemy ThorneJennifer DavisNancy CronigThis film puts you inside the head of a dyslexic child trying to get through the 5th grade in the 1970s.
- DirectorJames RedfordStarsDavid BoiesRichard BransonSheree Carter-GalvanSuccessful leaders reflect on their Dyslexic experiences, as a high school senior must overcome the challenges of Dyslexia to achieve his dream of getting into a competitive college.