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What is dyslexia?

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Lola turns to the internet for answers after learning she has dyslexia. Confronted by definitions that leave her feeling hopeless, she meets an unlikely friend who takes her on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.

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Jennie Kermode Eye for Film May 6
4.5/5
With a carefully measured pace and a lot of focus on light and movement, the imagery here will be particularly effective at engaging young dyslexic people’s minds. Go to Full Review
Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) May 6
4 stars
This is a glorious, upbeat short film about what dyslexia really is: A kind of creative thinking. Go to Full Review
Jason Delgado Film Threat May 5
10/10
The filmmakers made What is Dyslexia? with the noblest of intentions: to replace the pessimistic search results with something that kids can feel good about. I love this message and the film. Beautiful minds create amazing art. Go to Full Review
Alton Williams Battle Royale With Cheese May 4
Short, sweet, and quietly radical, it offers the dyslexic community something long overdue: optimism. Go to Full Review
Romey Norton InSession Film May 2
B
It opens the door to a conversation that still feels overdue in many spaces, and it does so with clarity, care, and a genuine desire to inform. Go to Full Review
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vicky G @RT11848113 1d This film is not only an absolutely brilliant idea, by an incredible team with ambitions a super hero would be envious of. But the direction, design and animation which brings it to life is absolutely exceptional. What's really earth shattering about this project is how it is really speaking to people and how much it resonates with so many. The struggle for so many is so very real and has been so hard. I thoroughly hope that this film goes some way to changing the plight of so many brilliant dyslexic thinkers and children who see it realise how much they have to bring to this world, which needs them now more than ever. Excuse my typos and grammar, this has been written by another brilliant dyslexic mind. See more NATHANIEL Z @RT66151458 3d Not only was this movie so well put together visually, but such an important and wonderfully conveyed message of importance. Such a great watch. So special to many people out there. See more Delwyn R @dellyrees 3d Stunning combination of dreamlike animation and narration. A beautifully positive way to describe dyslexia. I love this. See more R T @RT25577769 3d Beautiful short film. Put together so nicely and very educational. 👏🏻 See more Peter S @Poter 3d Working in primary education and trying to change the narrative about what is not possible, to what is possible! This film will lead to a better understanding about what dyslexic thinkers can do! Brilliant!! See more james W @RT61331728 4d A great animation telling an important message clearly and with beautiful execution See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Lola turns to the internet for answers after learning she has dyslexia. Confronted by definitions that leave her feeling hopeless, she meets an unlikely friend who takes her on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.
Director
Kyra Bartley
Producer
Corey Esse
Production Co
Finch
Genre
Drama, Animation
Original Language
English
Runtime
5m