New Film Emphasizes Bright Futures for Those Challenged by Dyslexia

Janson Media today announced the release of the enlightening film Embracing Dyslexia (1 x 50') to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. In his directorial debut, Luis Macias tackles the stigma connected to dyslexia and how it has caused many children to go undiagnosed and endure additional obstacles without proper intervention. The film proposes a world where all children have an opportunity at a successful education and bright future.

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In 2008 filmmaker Luis Macias learned that his eight-year old son, Alejandro, was dyslexic. Even though diagnosed relatively early, Alejandro had been held back in first grade due to his poor reading and writing skills, and countless homework battles, and self-esteem issues.

Embracing Dyslexia is a documentary film that will help educators and parents better understand dyslexia, explain why it is important for students struggling with reading, writing, and spelling to be screened for dyslexia as early as possible, and show how proper tutoring and classroom accommodations can give these students a chance at success, in the classroom and beyond.

Although it is the most common learning disability, dyslexia is grossly misunderstood in the one environment where it can least afford to be — our schools.Embracing Dyslexia sets out to change this by enlightening and inspiring those who are responsible for the education of these amazing children.

Director Luis Macias has always been a storyteller and a lover of cinema. Embracing Dyslexia is Luis" directorial debut. This film is a personal project that came to life after he and his wife learned that their son"s struggles with reading, writing and spelling were because he had dyslexia, a revelation that has changed their lives for the better.