THE BIG PICTURE
Directed by James Redford
USA, 2012
SYNOPSIS
The accounts of children, experts and iconic leaders to help clear up the misconceptions about dyslexia and give hope to those who have it.
PURCHASE
THE BIG PICTURE:
RETHINKING DYSLEXIA
A dyslexic high school student pursues admission to a leading college – a challenge for a boy who didn’t learn to read until 4th grade. Additional accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts, and iconic leaders at the top of their fields, help us to understand that dyslexia, a persistent problem with learning to read, can be as great a gift as it sometimes is an obstacle.
* EDU License Includes The Big Picture Feature Film (52 Minutes), Customized Video Modules focused on early diagnosis & intervention, accommodations, strategies in the classroom and additional commentary from Dr. Sally Shaywitz, Faculty Discussion Guide, Student Discussion Guide.
For speaking opportunities and all press inquiries, please contact lynn@kpjrfilms.co
CARLY SIMON AND FAMILY POINT TO POSITIVE, CREATIVE SIDE OF DYSLEXIA
08.07.2015
Few parents are thrilled by the news that their child has dyslexia. But increasingly, families are viewing the language processing disorder in a new light — not as a disability, but simply as a different way of perceiving the world. Indeed in some families, the dyslexic brain is viewed as having distinct advantages…
HOW ONE GIRL’S STRUGGLE TO READ CHANGED DYSLEXIA EDUCATION IN NEW JERSEY
06.06.2015
Samantha Ravelli was just 8 when she was first featured in an article in The Press of Atlantic City, demonstrating the Orton Gillingham program she was using to learn to read…
TWO FRESHMAN EARN LEARNING ALLY AWARD
04.01.2015
For their academic excellence and advocacy work, Brian Meersma ’18 and Mara Schein ’18 will each receive the Marion Huber Learning Though Listening National Achievement Award at an April 18 gala in Washington, D.C., hosted by Learning Ally, a national nonprofit serving individuals with learning and visual disabilities.
WHEN STRUGGLING WITH DYSLEXIA MAKES YOU A BETTER ENTREPRENEUR
03.18.2015
According to Dr. Sally Shaywitz, codirector of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity and the author of Overcoming Dyslexia, the highly prevalent learning difference is often misunderstood.
WHAT I KNOW NOW AS A TEEN WITH DYSLEXIA
03.12.2015
One would think that being able to label your adversity makes it easier, but since that day on the couch when I realized I am dyslexic, I have increasingly felt worse about my disability…
DYSLEXIA ACTION: DENIED AND DELAYED
10.09.2014
Thanks to the research of Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz and the stories of many inspiring individuals who agreed to be in the film, it has been profoundly gratifying to hear so many stories..
DR. SALLY SHAYWITZ, TRUTH IN TESTIMONY, “THE SCIENCE OF DYSLEXIA”
09.18.2014
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing, “The Science of Dyslexia,” Dr. Sally Shaywitz provides expert testimony on what dyslexia is, who it affects, and the need for evidence-based programs to remediate it.
EXTENDED TIME IMPROVES MORE THAN TEST SCORES
10.23.2013
I wasn’t officially diagnosed with dyslexia until my twenties, but I knew there was something wrong with me, after I had to go in for special testing beginning in kindergarten. I never got a clear diagnosis and I had no way to articulate my academic struggles as a child…
the production
crew
Karen Pritzker
Executive Producer
James Redford
Director
Jen Bradwell
Editor
Todd Boekelheide
Music By
Windy Borman
Producer
+ credits
Cinematographer John Kiffmeyer
Editor E. Donna Shepherd
Camera Operator Andrew Eckmann
Camera Operator Daniel Gorrell
Additional Photography Bao Nguyen
Colorist Ayumi Ashley
Assistant Editor Nicole de Coteau
Assistant Editor Luke Shock
Special Thanks to David Smoler
Awards & festivals
Sundance Film Festival
Parent's Choice Foundation
Newport Beach Film Festival
Sausalito Film Festival
Nashville International Film Festival
Napa Velley International Film Festival
Cinefest
Heartland International Film Festival
Tallgrass Film Festival
Bolder Life International Film Festival
Dyslexia
Resources
Download the “Dyslexia FAQ” from Overcoming Dyslexia by Dr. Sally Shaywitz (Vintage, 2005)
YALE CENTER FOR DYSLEXIA & CREATIVITY
Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity’s (YCDC) mission is to uncover the strength of dyslexics with information and practical advice.
BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL DYSLEXIA CAUCUS
The Congressional Dyslexia Caucus was formed so that we can work across party lines to educate members of the public about dyslexia, as well as to identify policies that will support individuals as they overcome dyslexia and pursue educational and career opportunities.
DECODING DYSLEXIA
This grassroots movement, driven by families, informs policymakers on best practices to support dyslexic students in public schools.
EYE TO EYE
Meet a mentor who has learned to live and thrive with dyslexia, and who will work with you to help you adapt.
LEARNING ALLY
Learning Ally allows you to listen to your textbooks and other works of literature through its collection of 70,000 digital recordings.
BOOKSHARE
Bookshare offers the world’s largest collection of accessible titles.
DYSLEXIA HELP
The University Center for Development of Language and Literacy at the University of Michigan runs Dyslexia Help to support and inform the public.
INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION
With 8,500 members, the IDA operates 44 branches with 21 global partners—all working to make the world better place for people with dyslexia.
PARENTS EDUCATION NETWORK
This San Francisco-based coalition of parents collaborating with the community to bring academic success to students with learning and attention difficulties.
SCOTTISH RITE CENTERS FOR DYSLEXIA EVALS AND TUTORING
Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc. provides clinically proven dyslexia tutoring services within 13 states.
WHAT WORKS CLEARING HOUSE
For nearly a decade, the WWC has been a central and trusted source of scientific evidence for what works in education to improve student outcomes.
