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The Story of an Autistic Fashion Designer in 'Let Me Be Me' Doc Trailer

by Alex Billington
January 27, 2022
Source: YouTube

"I used to use fabric as a way to hide myself. But now its become a way for me to show myself." Greenwich Ent. has released an official trailer for the documentary film Let Me Be Me, arriving in the US in theaters and on VOD late in February. This heartwarming, inspiring film is about a family that learns to connect with their autistic son through a radical treatment program. Withdrawn and constantly wrapping himself in fabric and blankets, Kyle was retreating from the world around him when he was very young and his parents weren't sure how to help. Twenty years later, the entire family looks back at Kyle's journey with candor and humor. Let Me Be Me reveals what happens when a boy who used fabric as his shield to hide himself grows up to become a fashion designer, forging connections with friends and family along the way. This looks like an inspiring, authentic story of growth, not only in learning to understand Kyle, but it's also a moving story of appreciating what makes someone who they are. "Everyone's on their own journey. I just want to be me."

Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Dan Crane & Katie Taber's doc Let Me Be Me, from YouTube:

When the Westphal family learned that their six-year-old Kyle was on the Autism spectrum, they feared they might never develop a real connection to their child. Withdrawn and constantly wrapping himself in fabric and blankets, Kyle was retreating from the world around him. Determined to find a way to connect, his parents embarked on an intense and radical journey which involved compassionately joining Kyle in his unique behaviors. Twenty years later, the entire family looks back at Kyle's journey with candor and humor. Let Me Be Me reveals what happens when a boy who used fabric as his shield to hide himself grows up to become a fashion designer, forging connections with friends and family along the way. Let Me Be Me is co-directed by filmmakers Dan Crane (a composer making his first feature) & Katie Taber (a producer directing her first feature). Produced by Joe Plummer. Greenwich Ent. will debut Let Me Be Me in select US theaters + on VOD starting February 25th, 2022 coming soon. Anyone interested in watching?

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