About the film
What would you call a four year old who caresses all the lampposts in the park? Quirky? Unusual? Or sick? Such labels are at the center of the debate about autism: is it a disease or a different way of being—or both? In
Loving Lampposts, we witness this debate and meet the parents, doctors, therapists, and autistic people who are redefining autism at a moment when it's better known than ever before. Motivated by his son's diagnosis,
filmmaker Todd Drezner explores the changing world of autism and learns the truth of the saying, "if you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person.”
“Of the many autism-themed documentaries to come down the pike over the past few years, Loving Lampposts
is among the best.”
TrustMovies ​
"You need to see this film. And if you want to help others better understand autism, you need to recommend Loving Lampposts to them.”
"In its own understated and thoughtful way, Loving Lampposts is a groundbreaking, even revolutionary film.”
“Anyone who wants to understand more of the history and controversy swirling around this increasingly common disorder should watch this movie, and soon.”
SCREENINGS
United Nations World Autism Awareness Day, 2011
Peace on Earth Film Festival, Best Documentary, 2011
VisionFest, Social Consciousness Award, 2010
Autism Film Festival Helsinki
DocMiami Film Festival
Duke City DocFest
Focus Film Festival
Newburyport Documentary Film Festival
Show Me Social Justice Film Festival
Trail Dance Film Festival
Wisconsin Film Festival