Join us for the second in a brand-new series of documentary screenings over three days in Autumn, each day linked with a social theme.

The screenings will be hosted by local film academic Dr Damien Spiccia, with a lively post-film discussion following each documentary. Films are provided by Kanopy. 

About Damien

Dr Damien Spiccia is an award-winning writer and academic with a passion for sharing the world of film with audiences. He teaches film, hosts public discussions, and contributes to publications such as FilmInk and Senses of Cinema.

Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day

Film one: 58 minutes

An Open Door (2024) director John Barnhardt

An Open Door is an international award-winning documentary celebrating Dr Temple Grandin’s pioneering work in animal welfare, autism advocacy, and inclusive neurodiversity through her unique perspective as a visual thinker on the autism spectrum.

Film two: 56 minutes

Sensory Overload (2025) director Kiana Moore

Nearly 20% of the world is believed to be neurodiverse. This groundbreaking documentary aims to help rewrite the narrative around neurodivergence and sensory sensitivity by telling the true stories of individuals who prove that these aren’t deficiencies—they’re just differences. This isn’t just a film about the neurodivergent spectrum; it’s about the spectrum of human experience.