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The Specials

dir. Éric Toledano · 2019

True fulfillment comes from embracing and supporting those who are often overlooked by society.

Feature
Found Family
Mood
Comedic / Melancholic
Look
naturalistic with warm tones, grounded in realism
Structure
episodic with intertwining character arcs
Plot

For twenty years, Bruno and Malik have lived in a different world—the world of autistic children and teens. In charge of two separate nonprofit organizations (The Hatch & The Shelter), they train young people from underprivileged areas to be caregivers for extreme cases that have been refused by all other institutions. It’s an exceptional partnership, outside of traditional settings, for some quite extraordinary characters.

Why watch

"The Specials" offers a heartwarming glimpse into the lives of unconventional caregivers, blending comedy and drama to explore the resilience of the human spirit. This uplifting tale celebrates the power of found family amidst the challenges of autism, inviting viewers to connect with its richly drawn characters and their journey towards acceptance and understanding.

Cultural context
representation of autismthe nonprofit sector's challengesshifts in caregiving paradigmssocial stigma surrounding disabilities
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