Raising ASD
Raising ASD is a short documentary drama exploring motherhood and autism spectrum disorder. The script was inspired by real interviews. Portrayed by four actors, these stories parallel images of unattainable idyllic family life to convey the societal pressures on mothers and how this manifests in raising special needs children. The four characters show multiple perspectives and offer a unique and honest glimpse at what it’s really like raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder.
13 mins
Screening in Shorts Block 3.
About the director
Story lover. More specifically she is an award-winning actor, writer, and filmmaker. Co-founder of the artist-driven film company Forefront Studios. Some projects include RAISING ASD and SPECTRUM OF TRUTH (NYFA City Artist Corps & NYC DCA Art Fund grant awards), the feature documentary URBAN FARMERS (NYC DCA Premier grant), and global online distribution. Additional film and theater credits include HEAR THEM ROAR, THE MIRACLE WORKER, 17 TO MIDNIGHT, and THE 7-DAY DIARY. Her feature script THE AQUANAUTS was selected for the 2024 Athena Film Festival Writers Lab. Rachel studied acting at AMDA, Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute, and NYU where she earned an MA in Educational Theatre. She received a Screenwriting Professional Certificate from UCLA. Rachel has collaborated with numerous art organizations across NYC.
