Prisoners of Silence
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary exploring the controversy behind Facilitated Communication (FC) -- a way for autistic patients, with a helper controlling their hands' involuntary movements, to express themselves through a keyboard. Includes interviews with leaders in the FC movement, parents of autistic children and sc
Cast & Crew
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Jim Bracciale
Publicist ("Frontline")
David Fanning
Executive Producer ("Frontline")
Jim Gilmore
Producer
Jon Palfreman
Senior Producer ("Frontline")
Film Details
Also Known As
Frontline (10/19/93)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1993
Production Company
Documentary Consortium
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary exploring the controversy behind Facilitated Communication (FC) -- a way for autistic patients, with a helper controlling their hands' involuntary movements, to express themselves through a keyboard. Includes interviews with leaders in the FC movement, parents of autistic children and scientists who believe that the facilitator is unconsciously controlling the movements of the patient.
Film Details
Also Known As
Frontline (10/19/93)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1993
Production Company
Documentary Consortium
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
