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Kids Like Me

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Meet Oliver, a 12-year-old murder-mystery enthusiast with a vivid imagination and a rare genetic condition. Inspired by his love of the genre, Oliver sets out to bring his own mystery to the big screen--with a little help from his friends. The script is written, the cast is set, and Oliver is ready to call "action" on his most ambitious venture yet. What unfolds is more than a creative project--it's a powerful testament to friendship, resilience, and the magic that happens when a community comes together. An intimate window into growing up with disabilities and the power of community, KIDS LIKE ME is a celebration of chasing your dreams and what is possible through support and a whole lot of love. Directors Cynthia Lowen (BATTLEGROUND) and Jon Cohrs (BACKWATER) craft a story that honors both Oliver's remarkable vision and the realities his family navigates every day--revealing how creativity can transform challenges into connection.

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 9h
Despite what some in our political would have us believe, empathy is what makes us human. Go to Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review 22h
3.5/5
It’s a documentary about support systems, creativity, and the messy realities of growing up, all wrapped inside the framework of a charming homemade whodunit. Go to Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 1d
Kids Like Me is so sweet and uplifting that you may find yourself crying happy tears at the end. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cynthia Lowen

Director

Jon Cohrs

Director

Cynthia Lowen

Producer

Jon Cohrs

Producer

Grace Lay

Executive Producer

Cher Lee

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Meet Oliver, a 12-year-old murder-mystery enthusiast with a vivid imagination and a rare genetic condition. Inspired by his love of the genre, Oliver sets out to bring his own mystery to the big screen--with a little help from his friends. The script is written, the cast is set, and Oliver is ready to call "action" on his most ambitious venture yet. What unfolds is more than a creative project--it's a powerful testament to friendship, resilience, and the magic that happens when a community comes together. An intimate window into growing up with disabilities and the power of community, KIDS LIKE ME is a celebration of chasing your dreams and what is possible through support and a whole lot of love. Directors Cynthia Lowen (BATTLEGROUND) and Jon Cohrs (BACKWATER) craft a story that honors both Oliver's remarkable vision and the realities his family navigates every day--revealing how creativity can transform challenges into connection.
Director
Cynthia Lowen, Jon Cohrs
Producer
Cynthia Lowen, Jon Cohrs
Production Co
Kids Like Me Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m