Normal Films (Producer). The Sandwich Kid: A Film About Siblings & Disabilities. Created by Keri Bowers, Featuring Jace King (2007). (Available from www.normalfilms.com).

Plot Summary and Critical Evaluation

This 78-minute DVD takes a closer look at the brothers and sisters of children who have disabilities. Through interviews, viewers will develop an honest understanding of the difficulties and experiences faced by these siblings. This film is appropriate for anyone who might also be undergoing a similar situation, or a person who is looking for depth in this topic.

Reader's Annotation

This 78-minute DVD takes a closer look at the brothers and sisters of children who have disabilities.

About the Producer

Keri Bowers, a parent, speaker, and disabilities advocate created Normal Films in 2005. At the young age of 6, Keri’s son Taylor was diagnosed with autism. Because of his desire to become a filmmaker, Taylor and his mother (with the help of producer, Joey Travolta) created a short 10-minute film. Later, the film would gain national attention and develop into an even longer 90-minute film. This film, Normal People Scare Me, was released in April of 2007. In September of the same year, Normal Films released The Sandwich Kid, a movie about the siblings of people with disabilities. Interestingly, Taylor’s brother Jace worked with Keri to explore his own experiences as the brother of an autistic boy.

Genre

Multimedia: Children with disabilities

Curriculum Ties

Language Arts, Special Education, Science, Physical Education, Social Science

Booktalking Ideas

Have you ever thought about what it’s like to be the brother or sister of a person with a disability? The film The Sandwich Kid gives viewers a unique perspective – the sibling perspective.

Reading Level/Interest Age

Ages 6+

Reason for Multimedia Selection

There are many books that deal with the topic of disabilities and perceptions of those individuals who have disabilities. This movie shows a perspective that is often forgotten – sibling perspective.