This Is Not About Me (2022)
• April 2nd, 2022 • 0h 57min
Documentary
Overview
This Is Not About Me tells the story of Jordyn Zimmerman. Jordyn dreamt of becoming a teacher. She started out eager to learn at school, but she was soon separated from the other children. Unable to communicate, teachers thought she was also unable to understand or learn. Year after year, her behavior worsened. She was restrained and placed in seclusion. Jordyn found herself caught in a system that unintentionally turned her life into a living nightmare. Finally, at the age of 18, with the help of educators who see her differently, she manages to turn her fate and flourish.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Mind Over Matter
Released on: 2017-07-15
Documentary, Music
A young man born with Cerebral Palsy battles a paralyzed left hand, bullies and stereotypes about th...
Animating Autism
Released on: 2023-01-12
Documentary, Family
A young boy overcomes challenges set before him in pursuit of his love for creating art.
They Are Sacred
Released on: 2025-04-27
Documentary
Following young Anders and his father, Dr. Grant Bruno, of the Samson Cree Nation, this documentary ...
Normal Autistic Film
Released on: 2016-11-10
Documentary
Through unique artistic approach, the director reveals the world of autism - bringing the audience c...
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
Released on: 2023-11-13
Documentary
As Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films, David Holmes' work has been seen world...
Richard and Jaco: Life with Autism
Released on: 2017-04-04
Documentary
A documentary exploring autism through the eyes of Welsh actor Richard Mylan and his 11 year old son...
The Skin Horse
Released on: 1983-01-01
Documentary, Fantasy
An award-winning, ground-breaking TV documentary dealing sensitively with the topic of sex and intim...
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change
Released on: 2023-06-26
Documentary, TV Movie
Actress and Strictly Come Dancing 2021 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals the daily challenges, discri...
The Hugo's Brain
Released on: 2012-11-27
Documentary, TV Movie
The Hugo's Brain is a French documentary-drama about autism. The documentary crosses authentic autis...
Callahan: He Won't Get Far On Foot
Released on: 2001-01-01
Documentary
Documentary about cartoonist John Callahan and the creation of his animated series Quads!
Who We Are
Released on: 2013-06-06
Documentary
Autism spectrum disorder (DSA) - It is not what they have, but what they are, who they are. They are...
The Current: Explore the Healing Powers of the Ocean
Released on: 2014-02-01
Documentary
The Current tells the story of individuals from all walks of life that have faced incredible obstacl...
Delayed Flight
Released on: 2024-12-04
Documentary
Nemanja Jović, an autistic boy works in a cafe which employs people with development disabilities. W...
Deej
Released on: 2017-10-17
Documentary
Robert Rooy's documentary follows DJ Savarese ("Deej"), a nonspeaking autistic writer and poet. The ...
Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism
Released on: 2022-12-01
Documentary
Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine have three children who have been diagnosed with autism. In ...