FILMMAKER
This powerful short film is the first in a documentary series that explores the extraordinary lives of individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Through intimate storytelling and honest reflection, it challenges the outdated perception of autism as an illness and instead reframes it as a unique and valuable way of experiencing the world.
In Crack a Smile, Edward, a young man in assisted living, transforms from an ordinary human into an Auguste clown, a local legend who brings joy and laughter to his community.
Uplifting, eye-opening, and deeply human, this film invites viewers to rethink what it means to be "different" and to recognise the strength, creativity, and insight that can come with neurodiversity.
CREDITS
DIRECTED, EDITED / Sam Bassett, Sam Perry
PRODUCER / Sam Perry
CINEMATOGRAPHER / Sam Bassett
COLOURIST / Caroline Morin
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