Mimi and Dona: Sophie and Ben
Season 17
Episode 6
About the Episode
The short film Sophie and Ben is about a mother and her son who has an autism diagnosis. It was filmed by Sophie Sartain, who directed the Independent Lens documentary Mimi and Dona, which also explores the trials of parenting and care.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 12m 14s
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