Name: The Limits of My World
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-09-17
Duration: 1 h 10 min

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An autistic coming of age story exploring what it means to be a nonverbal disabled person in today's society.

THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD follows a nonverbal young man’s transition from the school system into adulthood. Brian has autism and faces the daily challenges of adjusting to his new life. Filmed from the intimate perspective of his older sister Heather, this documentary seeks to understand Brian’s personality beneath his disability. THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD is an autistic coming of age story exploring what it means to be a nonverbal disabled person in today’s society.

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Directed by: Heather Cassano
Produced by: Heather Cassano
Music by: Philip G Anderson

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September 17, 2019 · 1 h 10 min · NR

Released: September 17, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 10 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Budget: $20,000
Available in: 7 countries

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Where can I stream The Limits of My World?

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In the United States, The Limits of My World streams on Fandor, FlixFling, DocuramaFilms, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 4 other countries.

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Limits of My World okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.