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Stand Clear of the Closing Doors

May 18, 2014 by Lisa 4 Comments

Winning the Special Jury Prize and much critical acclaim at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival, STAND CLEAR OF THE CLOSING DOORS tells the story of Ricky, a boy with Asperger syndrome who becomes lost in New York’s subway system in the days leading up to superstorm Sandy. The movie has been commended by critics and viewers in particular for its artistic insight into Ricky’s life and its sensitive depiction of Ricky’s family’s relationship with him and his condition.

As a Latina, New Yorker and mother to a young son with autism, Stand Clear of the Closing Door is a movie that I could relate to on multiple levels. I was invested in this story because there was a familiarity I don’t often see in films. From being a working mother trying to make ends meet, to raising a son with autism, to even fighting the education system. 

Within the Latino Community autism is rarely discussed. And in mainstream media, movies focusing on autism usually features a predominantly white cast. Stand Clear of the Closing Doors breaks down barriers as it sheds light on a part of the autism community whose story rarely gets told. Not only does Stand Clear of the Closing Doors tell the story from an urban Latino point of view but it combines the reality of the immigrant experience. 


However, Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, goes above and beyond being a film about autism. It shows the best, worst and mundane of New York City life and the Mass Transit Authority and how easily one can become lost among thousands of people.

Stand Clear of the Closing Doors is honest and raw, heart breaking and hopeful. You don’t have to be an autism parent or even ridden a New York City train to understand the importance of this film, anyone watching will find it incredibly moving and thought provoking. 

Stand Clear of the Closing Doors opens May 23rd and will be available via iTunes, Cable VOD and other digital platforms on July 22nd. 

Disclaimer: I was provided with a screener for movie review purposes only. All opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Shell says

    May 19, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I hadn't heard of this- now I'll watch for it!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      May 19, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      I take the train all the time with Norrin and losing him is such a fear of mine. There were parts of this film that were so hard to watch. But I'm glad that this film was made because it's a story that needs to be told.

      Reply
  2. Sailing Autistic Seas says

    May 19, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Looking forward to seeing this film. Thanks for sharing what you thought of it.

    Reply
  3. Chad Royer says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:52 am

    after watching the film, I look at train rides totally differently. I walked out heavy hearted bc the sad reality is that people just dont care anymore.

    Reply

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