Cinephile No. 503 “A Brilliant Young Mind”

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Written By Nathan Box

"A Brilliant Young Mind" is the most real and raw look at the genius behind Autism I have ever seen. This is where I should be honest. I’ve heard a lot about the Autism Spectrum and the diagnosis seems to be more common now than at any other time in history, but I know very little about it. In part, that is why this movie was so powerful. Now, I know the diagnosis is a spectrum and everyone behaves differently, but as I watched Nathan battle his own emotions, his genius and his awkwardness in public situations, it’s as if a whole new world was revealed to me. For a couple of hours, I got to walk in someone else’s shoes. I was fortunate enough to walk away with new perspectives and understandings. At the end of the day, this is what really good cinema does.

 

Thanks for entering my world, ​

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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