An Evening with Ezra

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Love & Autism will host ‘An Evening with Ezra,’ Hollywood’s first neurodivergent-affirming film screening at The Writer’s Guild Theater in Los Angeles. Guests expect a range of thoughtful accommodations throughout the evening, including a peaceful entrance, grounding areas, sensory experiences, and more. Guests will have access to noise-canceling headphones and earplugs, swings for movement regulation, and quiet thoughtful reflection spaces available at any point in the evening. During the screening, guests are invited to drape a colored sash on a neighboring chair to ensure spatial needs are respected discreetly and effectively.

The evening will also prominently feature autistic talent including 'The Autistic Chef' Vanessa D’Souza, harpist Evangeline, and violinist Navid. Guests will also be invited to explore intersectional art installations by neurodivergent artists Dimitri Spiridakis and Maze Creatix.

Following the screening, guests will be encouraged to participate in an intimate discussion with key figures involved in the making of the film, including director Tony Goldwyn, writer Tony Spiridakis, and associate producer Alex Plank, on the importance of authentic representation in entertainment. The evening will conclude with a collective art project and opportunities for guests to continue conversations in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Tickets for 'An Evening with Ezra' are available now, with a suggested donation of $95 benefitting Love & Autism. ‘Ezra’ is rated R for language, some sexual references and drug use.