Who We Are (2013)
Overview
Autism spectrum disorder (DSA) - It is not what they have, but what they are, who they are. They are Felix, Anthony, Marc and Brigitte. They are different.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.168 |
Directed By
Maxime Michaud
Crew
Maxime Michaud
TOP CAST
Gabrielle Marion-Rivard
Herself
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