A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism
First Run Features | Release Date: September 24, 2010 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
76
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

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85
NPRElla Taylor
The star of the film is a matter-of-fact, highly perceptive Indian woman, Soma Mukhopadhyay, whose autistic adult son is now a published author. Read full review
80
The New York TimesAndy Webster
There is no pat resolution here, but the sight of a mother finally able to connect with her child across autism's chasm is more than stirring. Read full review
80
Time OutBillie Cohen
The stars here are not the moms, but the kids-and they are truly amazing. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesMichael Ordoña
(A)beautifully shot, fascinating film. Read full review
60
L.A. WeeklyAndrew Schenker
A decent primer on the common and often misunderstood disease - in bold digital colors and scored to Sigur Rós and Björk, no less! - the film suffers from the attitude embodied by its self-congratulatory title. Read full review
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