The book is described as a "stunningly clear-eyed look into the experiences of a boy with autism." But, as explained in the review, many of the themes Higashida addresses in his book, "reveal truths about communication and connection that all humans should contemplate."
That's why I was both humbled and heartened when I read about Naoki Higashida's book The Reason I Jump on Biographile today. These screenings are designed to benefit our customers with additional needs (such as people living with dementia, autism, or other neuro-diverse people and their personal assistants, friends and family) or anyone who wants to enjoy a film in a more relaxed environment.As I write this, I'm keenly aware that communication is one of the most common, and perhaps most difficult, things we do. Relaxed Screening: The Reason I Jump Please note: This was screened in June 2021 Join us for a relaxed screening of The Reason I Jump. The film distils these elements into a sensually rich tapestry that leads us to Naoki’s core message: not being able to speak does not mean there is nothing to say. It opens a window into an intense and overwhelming, but often joyful, sensory universe.Īcutely observed moments in the lives of each of the characters are connected by passages from Naoki’s writing, in which a young Japanese boy journeys through an epic landscape, gradually discovering what his autism means to him, how his perception of the world differs, and why he acts in the way he does: the reason he jumps.
The film blends Higashida’s revelatory descriptions of his autism, written when he was just 13, with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people. Based on the bestselling book by Naoki Higashida, The Reason I Jump is an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world.
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