Double Bill! Spectrum and Lawn Dogs
This April, to mark World Autism Acceptance Month, Sydenham Arts presents two remarkable British films that celebrate unique perspectives and unlikely heroes.
This special screening is a celebration of voices from the margins that speak to the heart of what it means to be human
- Date
- Thu April 24, 2025 7:30PM
- Location
- Upstairs, The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX
Overview
Whether through Spectrum’s urban poetry or Lawn Dogs’ sun-soaked suburban defiance, these stories remind us that difference can be a kind of superpower — and that the most unlikely characters can leave the deepest mark.
Spectrum, a black-and-white urban fable directed by Rick Stanton and starring his autistic brother Steve alongside BAFTA-winner Wunmi Mosaku, follows a neurodivergent (super)hero navigating everyday life in his own quietly extraordinary way.
Lawn Dogs features a young Sam Rockwell and Mischa Barton in a vibrant suburban tale of an unexpected friendship between a spirited girl and a misunderstood outsider.
Both films beautifully capture what it means to see the world differently — and feature unforgettable, exhilarating finales you won’t want to miss.
Join us for an evening of distinctive storytelling and celebrate voices from the edges that resonate at the heart of human experience.