Dialogue about Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recent Israeli Films with Dr. Barry Schneider

Another exiting Lunch and Learn program.

Join Dr. Barry Schneider for an illuminting talk on Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recent Israeli Films.

Hollywood’s blockbuster Rain Main (1988) brought autism spectrum disorder to the public eye. Its depiction wavers from sensitivity to what many see as gawking. After a quick overview of the general depiction of ASD in feature film, we will focus on several recent Israeli films that offer new perspectives that are not sensationalistic: Guy Nadav’s ( 1988) Mabul, about the impact on the family, Shoelaces (2018), about legal rights and Here We Are (2020) about cJoin ontemporary group-home life and father-son relations,

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 11 am - 2:00 pm

Lunch will be served at 1:00 pm.

Cost: $18.00