Normal People Scare Me is a feature-length documentary showcasing first-person accounts of life with autism, created by 17-year-old aspiring filmmaker Taylor Cross, who has high-functioning autism. The film features 65 interviews with individuals of different ages and abilities on the autism spectrum, exploring topics such as their perspectives on being autistic, their dreams, and experiences with teasing. The documentary offers powerful insights into life with autism, featuring interviews with surfing champion Izzy Paskowitz, young artists, and others, including mothers with autism and their children.
Normal People Scare Me
The documentary explores the authentic stories of people with autism, expanding on the acclaimed short film that inspired it.