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The limits of my world, 2017

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Identifier: ma_2017summer_cassano_heather.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

Dates

  • 2017

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Blu-ray

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

122 pages (122 pages)

1 videodisc (1 videodisc (70 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches)

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

A documentary that follows the transition of a young man with severe autism from his residential school to a new semi-independent living environment. Filmed from the intimate perspective of his older sister, the project seeks to understand Brian's personality beneath his disability. An autistic coming of age story, the documentary explores what it means to be a disabled adult in a neurotypical society.

Physical Location

RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts

Physical Description

122 pages + 1 videodisc (70 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches

General

Production Book Call Number: [ELECTRONIC THESIS] RJ506.A9 C37 2017; [ARCHIVES] TH-BRD032

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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