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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.

Critics Reviews

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Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 1d
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) 2d
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 2d
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 4d
Short, sweet, and quietly radical, it offers the dyslexic community something long overdue: optimism. Go to Full Review Romey Norton InSession Film 5d
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 Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Sam C @RT37255878 1d Beautifully animated, great cast, wonderful writing and superlative directing. An important piece of filmaking. See more Mike N @Mikenappa 2d This is a wonderful story that is not just beautifully told but has such an important message for kids discovering they might be Dyslexic. What a powerful way to build normality for these kids and help them understand how much Dyslexic thinking is needed in today’s world. See more Victoria G @RT91671228 2d beautiful and an important watch See more Jess H @RT60785611 3d A powerful message for parents and young people, executed so bloody beautifully. The care that has gone into the making of this film is evident - a must watch! See more Sam P @Sammypirola 3d What a touching piece. Beautiful design See more carli M @RT38991836 3d Such a beautifully made and important film. See more Read all reviews
What is dyslexia?

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Cast & Crew

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Kyra Bartley

Director

Hope Day

Lola

Jeremy Irons

The Inventor

Liv Tyler

The Director

Jaalen Best

Muhammad Ali

Lee Perry

Henry Ford

Movie Info

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