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The Stimming Pool
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Created by a collective of neurodivergent filmmakers in an attempt to provide an alternative and artistic take on what it's like to live with neurodivergence in a chaotic world not made for those who are different.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
67 min
Release Date
2024-03-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Andrea Spisto
The Shapeshifter
Sam Chown-Ahern
Sam
Robin Elliott-Knowles
Robin
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