The Reason I Jump

Broadcaster John Offord has an exclusive behind the scenes interview with the director of THE REASON I JUMP, Jerry Rothwell and producer, Jerry Dear – about their ground breaking film on autism.

Based on the bestselling book by Naoki Higashida, THE REASON I JUMP is an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world. The film blends Higashida’s revelatory descriptions of his autism, written when he was just 13, with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people. It opens a window into an intense and overwhelming, but often joyful, sensory universe. Please see www.reasonijump.film for more details. UK cinema release date is the 18th June, 2021.

"An inventive, sensuous documentary... As emotionally piercing as it is beautiful to behold", Guy Lodge, Variety

"The Reason I Jump will change the way you think... A masterclass in communication for anyone ready to listen", Fionnuala Halligan, Screen Daily