
When aspiring filmmaker David is mandated by a judge to attend a social program at the Jewish Community Center, he is sure of one thing: he doesn't belong there. But when he's assigned to visit the Brooklyn Bridge with the vivacious Sarah, sparks fly and his convictions are tested. Their budding relationship must weather Sarah's romantic past, David's judgmental mother, and their own pre-conceptions of what love is supposed to look like.... (Full plot summary below)
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When aspiring filmmaker David is mandated by a judge to attend a social program at the Jewish Community Center, he is sure of one thing: he doesn't belong there. But when he's assigned to visit the Brooklyn Bridge with the vivacious Sarah, sparks fly and his convictions are tested. Their budding relationship must weather Sarah's romantic past, David's judgmental mother, and their own pre-conceptions of what love is supposed to look like.
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| SF WeeklySherilyn ConnellyWe rarely get to see people like this onscreen, and Israel's affection for her cast never feels exploitative. |
| Film ThreatFilipe FreitasThe spontaneous performances of the duo are half the battle for the success, but definitely, Ms. Israel is also influential and decisive as she merges both the comedy and drama genres with gracious artistry. |
| AwardsCircuit.comShane SlaterIsrael delivers a precious take on the classic romantic comedy. |
| The Mary SueTeresa Jusino[Rachel Israel] made the very wise decision to cast amateur actors on the spectrum in all the roles of characters with autism as well. The result is a journey that feels lived-in, nuanced, and real. |
| San Francisco ChronicleLeah GarchikWhen the movie starts, its main characters seem outside the norm, unusual, “wierdos,” in the description of David himself. By its end, you see nothing at all of that; they’re just people. |
| NewcityRay PrideRomantic complications roll between this pair of self-described "weirdos"...with setbacks and misunderstandings, frank outbursts and blunt remarks, but there's a sweetness, even tenderness even at outré moments. Together, they comprise a new "normal." |
| Mark Reviews MoviesMark DujsikHere are legitimate characters -- who are in ways richer than the sort we often see in such fare -- with hopes and flaws, and they simply happen to be on the autism spectrum. |
| Chicago ReaderBen SachsKeep the Change may be a breakthrough in its focus on real people with intellectual disabilities, but it's especially commendable for providing positive examples of how the nondisabled can create inclusive environments for all. |
| Jerusalem PostHannah BrownKeep the Change is brilliantly written, acted and directed, a triumph in so many ways. It is so suspenseful and entertaining that I sincerely believe I would have loved it even if I had no personal connection to autism. |
| Slant MagazineDerek SmithWith a surprisingly compassionate eye, the film susses out the comic and tragic elements borne from the daily struggle of living with autism. |