A Mind Of Her Own (2006)
Gênero : Drama
Runtime : 1H 33M
Director : Owen Carey Jones
Sinopse
Inspired by a true story, A Mind of Her Own tells the poignant and moving story of Sophie, a determined young girl whose ambition to become a doctor is obstructed by the fact that she is severely dyslexic. But Sophie, encouraged by her closest friend, Becky, has never been one to give up and, despite being advised by parents and school teachers to be realistic and pursue something less academic, she puts herself through college and university, in the process achieving a first class degree in biomedical science and a PhD conducting research into post trauma regeneration of the spinal column which ultimately leads to her achieving worldwide recognition for her work and helping to develop a cure for paralysis. Written by Owen Carey Jones
Uma menina irresponsável chamada Maggie é expulsa da casa do pai e da madrasta, onde ela vive de graça, e muda-se com sua irmã, a advogada Rose. Depois que Maggie arruína a vida de amor da sua irmã, Rose a manda embora também. Mas quando sua avó, que ninguém sabia que existia, entra em suas vidas, as irmãs enfrentam algumas verdades complicadas sobre si mesmas e da família.
É a história de uma criança que sofre com dislexia e custa a ser compreendida. O jovem Ishaan, não consegue acompanhar as aulas ou focar sua atenção, e é tratado com muita rudeza por seu pai. Após serem chamados pela escola, o pai decide levá-lo a um internato, atitude que leva o pequeno a entrar em depressão. Um professor substituto de artes, Nikumbh, logo percebe o problema de Ishaan, e entra em ação com seu plano para devolver a ele a vontade de viver.
Com o bombardeamento dos japoneses a Pearl Harbor (EUA), dois amigos, um americano outro inglês, alistando-se na força aérea de cada um dos seus países para participar na 2ª Guerra Mundial. Mas no meio do drama da guerra surge um outro, relacionado com a paixão que ambos desenvolvem pela mesma mulher, no que será um teste sério à sua grande amizade. Este filme é baseado na obra homónima de Randall Wallace.
Ambientado no mundo atual, onde os doze deuses do Olimpo (instalados 600 andares acima do planeta, no edifício Empire State Building, em Nova York) estão vivos e criando uma nova raça de jovens heróis mitológicos que são semideuses metade mortais, metade imortais, Zeus suspeita que Percy, filho adolescente de Poseidon, tenha roubado seu raio, a arma mais poderosa do universo. Para provar sua inocência e evitar uma guerra devastadora entre os deuses, Percy embarca numa odisséia transcontinental com o objetivo de encontrar o verdadeiro ladrão. Ao longo do caminho, ele enfrenta inimigos cruéis decididos a detê-lo, e salva sua mãe das garras assassinas de outro deus grego, Hades.
Após perder o emprego, Teddy (Kevin Hart) decide voltar a estudar para conseguir um diploma que lhe dará mais chances no mercado de trabalho. Remanejado para uma turma noturna, ele se depara com uma professora de métodos nada ortodoxos e alunos (Rob Riggle, Romany Malco, Mary Lynn Rajskub) com diferentes ambições.
Two con artists hire an unwitting medical-school student (Kate Beckinsale) as a secretary for their latest scam.
Jimmy Arnaud eulogizes his mother.
A teen, who is always in trouble in school and has been sent to reform school, turns her life around when a counselor discovers she is dyslexic.
Inspirational tale set in the late 1940s involving an elderly blind woman with a unique collection of bells in her home and a dyslexic 12-year-old boy who form an offbeat friendship to help each other overcome a disability.
Conheça um pouco mais a fundo uma das dificuldades mais comuns do mundo, a dislexia. O mitos e mais recentes descobertas sobre o assunto. Entrevistas com estudantes e profissionais que devem conviver com o problema.
A young woman works to overcome her dyslexia with the help of a good-hearted cab driver.
13-year-old boy has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.
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.
Inspired by a true story, A Mind of Her Own tells the poignant and moving story of Sophie, a determined young girl whose ambition to become a doctor is obstructed by the fact that she is severely dyslexic. But Sophie, encouraged by her closest friend, Becky, has never been one to give up and, despite being advised by parents and school teachers to be realistic and pursue something less academic, she puts herself through college and university, in the process achieving a first class degree in biomedical science and a PhD conducting research into post trauma regeneration of the spinal column which ultimately leads to her achieving worldwide recognition for her work and helping to develop a cure for paralysis. Written by Owen Carey Jones
How far would a mother go to reverse her child’s fate? Based on writer/director Ann Hu’s story, that’s the question facing Lan (Zhu Zhu), who travels with her 9-year-old daughter Meimei (Harmonie He) from their small town in China to New York City.
Dislecksia: The Movie, dyslexic director Harvey Hubbell V and crew explore Hubbell's own experiences about growing up as a dyslexic while also looking into the latest scientific research and educational developments regarding the condition. They examine how the education system in the US handles students with learning disabilities, and explore ways in which this treatment can be changed to improve the social status of dyslexics. And along the way, they meet a variety of dyslexics from very different backgrounds who share their experiences and demonstrate that dyslexics are not disabled - just different.
This film puts you inside the head of a dyslexic child trying to get through the 5th grade in the 1970's.
Este documentário é um relato inspirador sobre crianças com diferenças de aprendizagem que aprenderam a superar as dificuldades.
Mostly on account of a pride struggle, Mike Dunmore has lived his whole life keeping a secret which he believed would only cause shame if it came to light. Personal relationships with his son Patrick have been strained as a result. The only ones who ever knew anything about it were his deceased wife and his best friend, Thurgood who he works with, who both agreed to help keep it covered up for him as long as they could. However, when his treasured grandson begins experiencing the same problems, Mike realizes that he can't hide his secret any longer, or if he tried to, it would be most difficult. Even more so when he is endorsed and volunteers to run as a candidate for local election.
Could dyslexia be a gift? Or can it only ever be a disability? Documentary maker Richard Macer sets off on a road trip with his dyslexic son Arthur to find the answer. En route, they meet Richard Branson and Eddie Izzard, and many other successful dyslexic people. - BBC
