Special Chronicles Podcast

Special Chronicles Podcast


SCP219: Behind LEARNING TO DRIVE The Movie

February 05, 2017

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 219, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with award-winning actor & self-advocate Connor Long and filmmaker & director Roderick E. Stevens II.  Tune-in for a fun conversation as Connor and Roderick talk about behind-the-scenes stories of filming this new short film: How This Short Film Got Started; Why Roderick Wrote and Directed; How Long Film Process Took; How Connor Long was Cast; Brief Film Synopsis; How Connor Began Acting; How Connor Heard about This Short Film; Connor’s Favorite Scene To Film; Roderick’s Favorite Scene to Direct; Connor and Special Olympics Colorado; Connor and Anchoring on ABC Denver; Roderick on More Inclusion of People with Special Needs in Hollywood/Media; Roderick on Learning From Connor; Where You Can Screen This Film; How You Can Host A Screening; Film’s Social Media Plugs; Final Thoughts; and much more!
**Video Companion Edition is at the bottom of this post/these show notes.**
Featured Resource Links mentioned:

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Main Website www.learningtodrive-movie.com: View a 2 minute preview as well as other video clips, our theatrical tour and film festival schedule, information on screening the film, a page to order the DVD as well as other merchandise; posters, etc.

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Facebook/learningtodrivemovie

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Twitter/@LTDMovie

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Wake Up Joel — the band that provided much of the soundtrack for the film

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“Learning to Drive – a road movie with a difference” /Disability Arts Online

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“What We Can Learn From the Short Film, “Learning to Drive” By Marda Sikora/ The Huffington Post

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“Film Starring People With Down Syndrome Takes Aim at Misconceptions” By Melissa McGlensey/  The Mighty

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

* We talk about P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge and how you can change the game. Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and change the game!

* Join us and Let’s Change The Game – Take the #LetsChangeTheGame Challenge at: SpecialOlympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame

* Spread the Word to End the Word — Take the r-word pledge at: r-word.org

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Music Credits:

* Podcast Theme music: “It Starts With A Voice” By