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DYSLEXIA

I really felt the main character's pain and frustration as he tries to complete his homework. Opening with the definition of dyslexia sets the stage perfectly for how clearly it is depicted throughout the film. Written, directed, and designed by high school student Timothy Lindenfelser, Dyslexia follows Mark (Diego McNally), a teen boy facing challenges that any student can relate to.

The camera work is very good; the lighting could use a little more attention. But the audio recording and the editing are all well executed. The visuals showing the words shifting, blurring, and scrambling make his struggle visceral and heartbreaking, helping the audience truly understand his perspective. The performances are equally fabulous: Diego McNally portrays Mark's emotional journey so well, and Mrs. McNally gives a subtle performance that makes you deeply feel a mother's concern for her son.

The visual effects that take us inside Mark's mind as he struggles to connect letters and words really stand out, making his frustration feel completely real. My favorite moments are set in his bedroom--they capture authentic teen life, from procrastinating and hiding the truth from his mom, to his painful reading struggle, right down to tossing that dreaded textbook at the end. Great soundtrack!

Ultimately, the film's message is that everyone faces unique personal struggles they must learn to overcome.

I give Dyslexia 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Selene W., KIDS FIRST!

I really felt the main character's pain and frustration as he tries to complete his homework. Opening with the definition of dyslexia sets the stage perfectly for how clearly it is depicted throughout the film. Written, directed, and designed by high school student Timothy Lindenfelser, Dyslexia follows Mark (Diego McNally), a teen boy facing challenges that any student can relate to.

The camera work is very good; the lighting could use a little more attention. But the audio recording and the editing are all well executed. The visuals showing the words shifting, blurring, and scrambling make his struggle visceral and heartbreaking, helping the audience truly understand his perspective. The performances are equally fabulous: Diego McNally portrays Mark's emotional journey so well, and Mrs. McNally gives a subtle performance that makes you deeply feel a mother's concern for her son.

The visual effects that take us inside Mark's mind as he struggles to connect letters and words really stand out, making his frustration feel completely real. My favorite moments are set in his bedroom--they capture authentic teen life, from procrastinating and hiding the truth from his mom, to his painful reading struggle, right down to tossing that dreaded textbook at the end. Great soundtrack!

Ultimately, the film's message is that everyone faces unique personal struggles they must learn to overcome.

I give Dyslexia 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Selene W., KIDS FIRST!

A teen boy struggles with dyslexia when trying to read his Walt Whitman Song of Myself homework.