About Autism: The Sequel

Autism: The Sequel, directed by Tricia Regan, follows the story of five individuals with autism and their families, providing a glimpse into their lives 12 years after they were first featured in the Emmy-winning HBO documentary, Autism: The Musical. This sequel continues to explore the struggles and triumphs of these individuals as they navigate adulthood and the unique challenges that come with it.

Making / Production

Autism: The Sequel was produced by Bunim/Murray Productions, known for its reality television output. Tricia Regan returned to direct the sequel, having directed the first film, Autism: The Musical. It offers authentic representation of people with autism, contributing to the conversation about neurodiversity.

Actors

• Neal Katz - Representing himself, Neal navigates through adulthood with autism with candid insight and remarkable growth.
• Adam Walden - Featured as one of the original children in the first film, Adam showcases tremendous developing talent in music.
• Lexi Aaron - Lexi continues to finds connection through melody and rhythm in her journey with autism.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is a sequel to the 2007 documentary Autism: The Musical.
• The original documentary won two Emmy Awards in 2008, for Outstanding Non-fiction Special and Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Research.
• Director Tricia Regan also directed the first film, Autism: The Musical.

Awards

While Autism: The Sequel has not yet received any awards at the time of writing, its predecessor Autism: The Musical won two Emmy Awards.

Quotes

• "I'm a person not a diagnosis." - Neal Katz
• "Music is my suspense, it's my mystery." - Adam Walden
• "It never ends, the love, support and the fight." - A parent featured in the film

• Score by: Original music by Laura Karpman, Raphael Saadiq