US/UK | 2020 | Jerry Rothwell

Winner of the Audience Award for “World Cinema – Documentary” at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, this immersive, sensuous new film focuses on five young people from around the world, all of whom have autism and lack the ability to speak. Based on the acclaimed book by Naoki Higashida, the movie attempts to translate the five subjects’ subjective experiences into cinematic terms, while always upholding the book’s core takeaway—that not being able to speak does not mean there is nothing to say. “As emotionally piercing as it is beautiful to behold.” –Variety. “Instead of a literal adaptation, Rothwell’s film is a supplement, an echo, a response that enriches the experience of the original work.” –Hollywood Reporter. Cleveland premiere. 82 min.

The Reason I Jump, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 1/8 thru at least 1/28 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch it.

https://kinomarquee.com/film/the-reason-i-jump/5f18b849fc3a940001d483d8/cleveland-cinematheque