Mozart and The Whale

Pros: great story, very informational and interesting, superb writing and acting, beautiful setting
Cons: none

Mozart and The Whale is the type of movie where an intense subject is broached, and the audience gets to experience a different kind of relationship movie. Centrally, the two main characters suffer from Asperger's syndrome, which is a form of ...

Pros: Written by an actual Aspie (Jerry Newport), positive message about embracing autism and its gifts
Cons: Can be offensive in depicting Aspies. Alternate title was "Crazy in Love."

"Mozart and the Whale" is based on the real-life love story of Jerry Newport and his wife Mary, both of whom have Asperger's Syndrome, a form of high-functioning autism. Autism and Asperger's have been in the news a good deal frequently with the recent ...