Hanna Freeman

I am diagnosed with ASD, and am on the autism spectrum and I really value this movie. It is beautiful and touched my heart. Rarely do I see a movie or show care for ASD or other neurodivergent people with such intentionality. Everyday since watching the film, about 30 days, I have thought about Music's journey. That journey reminds me to face impossible moments with courage and kindness. It reminds me even though I do not see the world the same way as others, that I don't see less of the world, and my perspective is beautiful and valuable, even if others cannot always understand it. It reminds me not to lose faith in others, that there is always hope of being seen and loved, even when it feels like are trapped inside of yourself, even when your body and mind struggle to show you to the world in a way the world can understand. I felt the love intended by this movie deeply within, and this piece of art is an important contribution to the world that I am so thankful for. I know, and it is apparent to me, that this meant to heal and uplift, not to diminish or harm. I am sad to see the outrage about this film. I think it likely that much of it is based on a desire to show others their 'goodness', which is to say, comes from a place of narcissism. I think the only the thing to truly feel outrage about is the fact that there are not more films like this. Films that remind us that those who are sometimes less seen, and sometimes less loved, are beautiful and valuable, and deserve to be surrounded by a community that loves them. Every single one of us deserve that. It think for some it is really easy to miss what Music is trying to tell us... and if I had to guess, I'd say that was intentional. If you don't make a genuine effort to understand her, you aren't going to, but you will miss out on something beautiful.