Giving a voice to a group of extraordinary young people as they prepare to stage a musical about the life of Australian pop singer John Farnham, this upbeat documentary reveals the limitations of mainstream stereotypes. Filmed at a high-school where neurodivergent and disabled teenagers are enabled to thrive, we follow them and their families as they prepare for the big day.
The post screening discussion will be led by new collective Stims to celebrate this unique representation of neurodiversity.
THIS IS GOING TO BE BIG
Director: Thomas Charles Hyland
Producers: Catherine Bradbury, Josie Mason-Campbell, Jim M. Wright
Composer: Glenn Richards
Cinematographer: Alex Serafini
Editors: Matias Bolla, Zac Grant
Australia 2023
100 mins
Digital
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BFI Southbank has been awarded the National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award.
The next relaxed screenings are:
BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN + discussion
Tuesday 29 October 18:20 NFT3
BIRD + discussion
Monday 25 November 18:15 NFT3
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Relaxed Screenings
Screenings for neurodivergent audiences, with their companions and assistants.
• Customers can select their seats when they arrive in the auditorium.
• Please leave space between yourself and other groups and retain your selected seats for the duration of the performance if possible.
• We support you wearing a face covering if you choose to do so.
• You are welcome to take refreshments into the auditorium but no hot food please.
• Doors will open 30 minutes before the screening.
• No trailers will be shown.
• The programme will be introduced.
• Our house lights will remain on a low level throughout the screening, and the volume will be turned slightly down.
• You will be able to leave the auditorium and return during the screening.
• There will be a quiet space to use if you need to leave the auditorium.
• We understand you may make some noise.
• Please ask us if you need help.