By Staff Reports
(Honolulu)– Acclaimed filmmaker Harvey Hubbell V comes to Honolulu for the encore presentation of his documentary, Dislecksia: The Movie. Last October, Assets School hosted the sold-out Honolulu screening of the movie, which has been brought back by popular demand. More than 100 people were turned away when the film sold out 90 minutes before it was scheduled to begin.
The encore presentation of Dislecksia: The Movie will take place on Monday, February 3rd, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mamiya Theatre on the campus of Saint Louis School, seating 500. A panel discussion moderated by Hubbell will follow the movie. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, tickets are free to the public. The movie screening benefits The Hubbell Difference Foundation to support dyslexia awareness. Tickets can be reserved at www.assets-school.net on the bottom of the homepage under The Latest Assets News.
By a conservative estimate, there are approximately 15,000-20,000 dyslexics in Hawaii’s schools each year. Unfortunately, many dyslexic students go without the help they need.
Harvey Hubbell V
“Dislecksia: The Movie is a comic documentary on the serious and misunderstood subject of dyslexia, created to enact change and to stop dyslexics from suffering unnecessarily through school…and life,” said Hubbell. “About one American in seven has some degree of dyslexia. It’s a condition that makes it hard to learn to read the same way other people do. With some special techniques, taught or self-invented, most dyslexics can learn to function normally. And a lot of dyslexics are brilliant, talented, and successful.”
“It’s my hope that viewers will come to know dyslexics — and those who teach them and study them — not just as statistics or talking heads but as people. And they’ll know a lot about dyslexia: its causes, its effects, and what can be done about it,” continued Hubbell.
“This is an important movie for families, educators, legislators, and everyone in the community to see. Anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of what it means to have this learning difference and how to help someone with dyslexia should see this movie. We are so fortunate to have Harvey come to Hawaii to personally share his story. It will be a wonderfully informative evening,” stated Paul Singer, Head of Assets School.
Assets School has been transforming students’ lives since its inception in 1955. The vision of Assets is to create a community in which all children thrive and realize their own potential, so that society benefits from their unique talents and abilities. Assets provides premier educational services to gifted and dyslexic children by providing model, integrated learning environments and professional outreach programs. Committed to “learning that transforms lives,” Assets is guided by a mission to sustain a supportive setting for students with learning differences “that empower these children to find their place as lifelong learners in school and society.”
To see a trailer of the film visit: www.dismovie.org. For more information about the second screening, visit www.assets-school.net.