The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia

60 mins | Documentary | Oct. 29, 2012

Though up to 20% of students are dyslexic, many pass through school unidentified, misunderstood and performing below their potential. Paradoxically, these disorders are often found in highly intelligent, creative minds, and can also be seen as a gift, because many people with dyslexia naturally think outside the box and see the big picture, finding alternative solutions to problems that others might not see.

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia

60 mins | Documentary | Oct. 29, 2012

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia
Though up to 20% of students are dyslexic, many pass through school unidentified, misunderstood and performing below their potential. Paradoxically, these disorders are often found in highly intelligent, creative minds, and can also be seen as a gift, because many people with dyslexia naturally think outside the box and see the big picture, finding alternative solutions to problems that others might not see.
Producers HBO, HBO Documentary Films, KPJR Films, Shadow Creek Films
Original title The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia
Directors James Redford
Writers

Cast

David Boies III

as Self

Richard Branson

as Self

Toby Cosgrove

as Self

Geralyn Lucas

as Self

Skye Lucas

as Self

Tyler Lucas

as Self

Gavin Newsom

as Self

Bonnie Patten

as Self

Karen Pritzker

as Self

Dylan Redford

as Self