A Father's Tireless Efforts Bring Encouragement to Families Affected by Autism in New Documentary

Janson Media today announced the release of the heart-felt documentary The United States of Autism (1 x 90') to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. The film is the brave story behind the creation of the Tommy Foundation, founded by parents of a child on the autism spectrum. Learn how a small dream in Lancaster, PA went on to become an award-winning foundation and emerging voice for this national issue that affects millions.

TheUnited States of Autism weaves the tale of a broad spectrum of American life in all its faiths, disparities, colors, and cultures - and the story of one man"s 11,000 mile in 40-day journey across the American landscape to find answers for his family and son. What he learns along the way changes not only his life forever, but the lives of those he meets.

If ever there were a story that embodies the heart of America, it"s the story found in families and individuals affected by autism, a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3, is one of the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, affecting 1 to 1.5 million Americans.

TheUnited States of Autism, co-produced by Richard Everts and Sugey Cruz-Everts, brings a new vision to the world of autism and is a film that all families living with autism can look to for answers. Interviewees come from a broad cultural spectrum from Mormon to Muslim and Hispanic to Chinese. Each person shows how autism has shaped their world and, in many cases, made them stronger.

TheUnited States of Autism, co-produced by Richard Everts and Sugey Cruz-Everts, brings a new vision to the world of autism and is a film that all families living with autism can look to for answers. Interviewees come from a broad cultural spectrum from Mormon to Muslim and Hispanic to Chinese. Each person shows how autism has shaped their world and, in many cases, made them stronger.

The film started as a small idea of two parents, Richard and Sugey, sitting around a living room table, a small project they would fund on their own to help their son profoundly affected by autism and the thousands of kids and individuals they knew could benefit. That idea began to grow when a friend of the family suggested a new program Pepsi Refresh Project which could provide some funding for the movie. They entered and won. With a grant in place, the project would eventually lead to dozens upon dozens of TV interviews, newspaper articles, and radio shows around America, a success they never could have imagined in bringing their community closer together.

The Tommy Foundation Founded in 2005 by parents of a child on the autism spectrum, The Tommy Foundation is an emerging voice for the autism movement that has garnered numerous awards including the Lancaster Red Rose award. Today, the Foundation provides direct assistance to families, as well as trainings to hundreds of students, professionals, PhD candidates and doctors to date. For more information, please visit The Tommy Foundation website.