Mr. Twister
5 min / documentary / 2013 / USA
filmmaker: Clay Westervelt
Brian Tolley is a teen with autism who used to be withdrawn and nearly nonverbal. So much changed for him once he inadvertently discovered his own form of art therapy.
Brian now indulges his imagination by creating characters, sculptures, and creatures from twist-ties. Yep – the ones you find in the produce aisle at your grocery store.
Related Videos
South, a young Arkansas artist on the autism spectrum, utilizes his abilities as a sculptor to express himself and build community.
A music video by Station 17 – a collection of improvisational musicians gathered from a Hamburg community of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A look into the lives of three young men on the autism spectrum. This film explores how all three men and their families have found meaning and purpose through running.
Samson works in his father’s martial arts dojo, dreaming of becoming a professional martial arts stuntman.
‘Emergency” is the 2024 music video release from one of Australia’s most unique rock acts. .
Meet Howard, a 55-year-old man with autism, as he travels home to the rural Midwest to confront his traumatic past at a high school reunion.