By Christina Patterson, Writer, Broadcaster & Columnist.
In 1964, a man called Jean Vanier started a revolution. A naval officer turned philosopher, he created a community for people with learning disabilities that has now spread to more than 35 countries around the world. Randall Wright’s stunning documentary, Summer In The Forest, tells the story of one of those communities and the people at the heart of it – and offers glimpses of their passions, hopes and fears.
This is a film full of laughter and joy. It will also make you cry. It will make you see strength in weakness and question everything you know about power. When I came out, the world looked different. When you see it, the world will look different. It’s extremely rare for a film to have the power to change lives. This one really might.
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Christina Patterson is a writer, broadcaster and columnist. She writes for The Sunday Times and The Guardian, about society, culture, politics, books and the arts.
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