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The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia

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Documentary

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Though up to 20% of students are dyslexic, many pass through school unidentified, misunderstood and performing below their potential. Paradoxically, these disorders are often found in highly intelligent, creative minds, and can also be seen as a gift, because many people with dyslexia naturally think outside the box and see the big picture, finding alternative solutions to problems that others might not see.

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

29 October 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

David Boies III

David Boies III

Self

Richard Branson

Richard Branson

Self

Sheree Carter-Galvan

Sheree Carter-Galvan

Self

Toby Cosgrove

Toby Cosgrove

Self

Sebastian Galvan

Sebastian Galvan

Self

Geralyn Lucas

Geralyn Lucas

Self

Skye Lucas

Skye Lucas

Self

Tyler Lucas

Tyler Lucas

Self

Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom

Self

Bonnie Patten

Bonnie Patten

Self

Karen Pritzker

Karen Pritzker

Self

Dylan Redford

Dylan Redford

Self

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