Wretches & Jabberers (2011)

Wretches & Jabberers (2011) poster

In 'Wretches & Jabberers and Stories from the Road', two men with autism embark on a global quest to change prevailing attitudes about disability and intelligence. With limited speech, Tracy Thresher, 42, and Larry Bissonnette, 52, both faced lives of mute isolation in mental institutions or adult disability centers. When they learned as adults to communicate by typing, their lives changed dramatically. Their world tour message is that the same possibility exists for others like themselves. At each stop, they dissect public attitudes about autism and issue a hopeful challenge to reconsider competency and the future. Along the way, they reunite with old friends from the USA, expand the isolated world of a talented young painter and make new allies in their cause.

Director: Gerardine Wurzburg
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Music: Vincent Gallo
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War

Keywords

friendship, intelligence, autism, sauna, teacher, friends, woman director

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Gerardine Wurzburg
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wretches & Jabberers about?
In 'Wretches & Jabberers and Stories from the Road', two men with autism embark on a global quest to change prevailing attitudes about disability and intelligence. With limited speech, Tracy Thresher, 42, and Larry Bissonnette, 52, both faced lives of mute isolation in mental institutions or adult disability centers. When they learned as adults to communicate by typing, their lives changed dramatically. Their world tour message is that the same possibility exists for others like themselves. At each stop, they dissect public attitudes about autism and issue a hopeful challenge to reconsider competency and the future. Along the way, they reunite with old friends from the USA, expand the isolated world of a talented young painter and make new allies in their cause.
Who directed Wretches & Jabberers?
Wretches & Jabberers was directed by Gerardine Wurzburg.
Who stars in Wretches & Jabberers?
Wretches & Jabberers stars Larry Bissonnette, Tracy Thresher.
How long is Wretches & Jabberers?
Wretches & Jabberers has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Wretches & Jabberers?
Wretches & Jabberers is a Comedy, Documentary film.
What are the themes of Wretches & Jabberers?
The themes of Wretches & Jabberers include: High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War.