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Title Description Notes
ADAM Adam (Hugh Dancy), a person with Asperger's syndrome, breaks through his limited social abilities and flirts with young Beth (Rose Byrne) in an unusual courtship, where they overcome obstacles to intimacy, and learn how to face life's other challenges. Netflix
My Flesh and Blood Inspiring documentary tracks a year in the life of Susan Tom, a single parent from suburban Fairfield, Calif., who has adopted 11 children with special needs.

Available on Netflix

Film obliterates stereotypes about people with disabilities, sharing joyful moments and everyday challenges without shying away from the family's heartbreaking losses.

The Emotional Life Harvard psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Daniel Gilbert (Stumbling on Happiness) hosts this three-part PBS series that explores the range of human emotions and how we can strive to become more positive in our day-to-day lives. The program examines the biological basis of happiness, the role of relationships and the ways in which we can cope with negative emotions.

Netflix, Documentaries, PBS

The Enemy Between Us A 6 part series by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett on Why Equality is Better for Everyone retson.ca/equality.html
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation, Dr Daniel Siegel Interactions among the mind, the brain, and human relationships are explored along with ways to create a healthy mind, an integrated brain, and mindful, empathic relationships. Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation, Dr Daniel Siegel
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  A riveting portrayal of Australian virtuoso David Helfgott and his ultimate triumph over a domineering father; Netflix, An example of schizophrenia; and an obsession with the Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3.
The Amish: A People of Preservation

A PBS documentary that follows life in Amish country

Netflix, Interesting film to consider questions of what encourages or destroys "community".