NightLights (2014)

Name: NightLights
Director: David Midell
Genre: Drama
Released: 2014-01-01
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Shawna Waldron, Stephen Louis Grush, Kate Black-Spence, Leslie Easterbrook

Drama

Director: David Midell

Cast: Shawna Waldron, Stephen Louis Grush, Kate Black-Spence, Leslie Easterbrook

Runtime97 min

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Erin Logan has lived with and cared for her non-verbal brother with autism, Jacob, for seven years since the death of their mother. After she stumbles into a chance for love and friendship, she is forced to confront whether she can continue to care for her brother and have a chance at her own dreams at the same time. Director David Midell, an autism therapist, takes care to portray the lives of families with autism with authenticity, dignity, and love in this heartwarming story.

Critical Reception & Ratings

NightLights (2014) has received positive reviews from critics, who praised director David Midell's authentic and dignified portrayal of life with autism. While the film has not received major awards recognition, it has garnered favorable audience reception, with a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb.

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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the authenticity and emotional resonance of NightLights (2014), directed by autism therapist David Midell. This heartwarming story sensitively explores the daily lives and challenges faced by a woman caring for her non-verbal brother with autism, while also confronting her own dreams and desires.

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NightLights is a 2014 American drama film directed by David Midell, starring Shawna Waldron, Stephen Louis Grush, Kate Black-Spence, Jeff Garretson and Leslie Easterbrook.