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Brian Tolley is a teen with autism who used to be withdrawn and nearly nonverbal.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.
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