Asperger's Are Us

Asperger's Are Us

2016 · 83 min · EN · 5.6 (19 votes)
Dir. Alexandre Lehmann · Starring Noah Britton, Ethan Finlan, Jack Hanke, New Michael Ingemi, Mark Proksch · Music Crystal Grooms Mangano
Documentary

For the members of the comedy troupe Asperger’s Are Us, it’s easier to associate with a faceless audience than with their own families. No matter who the crowd, best friends Noah, New Michael, Jack and Ethan have one simple mantra: “We would much rather the audience appreciate us as comedians than people who have overcome adversity.” In this coming-of-age heartfelt documentary, this band of brothers finds themselves at a crossroad. With real life pulling them apart, they decide to plan one ambitious farewell show before they all go their separate ways. People with Asperger’s don’t deal well with uncertainty, and this is the most uncertain time in their lives.

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This is a raw, funny, and deeply human look at friendship and finding your place. It feels like eavesdropping on genuine conversations, filled with both the awkwardness and profound connection of young adulthood.

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