My Autistic Big Brother and Me
Documentary telling the story of Mikey Kay’s autistic 47-year-old brother Spencer, who finds his peace in epic walks across the majestic, rugged Welsh terrain.
Documentary telling the story of Mikey Kay’s autistic 47-year-old brother Spencer, who finds his peace in epic walks across the majestic, rugged Welsh terrain. For Spencer, everyday tasks can be a huge challenge, and he is unable to wash, dress or feed himself. But the moment he steps into the mountains, he becomes unstoppable. The family know the only medicine their brother actually needs is his freedom to walk in the epic landscapes of north Wales. The film, shot over three years at their childhood home on Anglesey and in the surrounding sweeping landscapes of wild beaches and dramatic mountains, follows the family's struggle to keep that fundamental freedom so crucial to his mental wellbeing, and provides a rare insight into life with a close relative with autism. The documentary also follows the Kays’ years of battling to ensure Spencer could live as independently as possible in the community he calls home.
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Clips
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The Mountain Climbing Powerhouse
Duration: 02:42
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Mental health & mountains
Duration: 00:43
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The threat of institutionalization
Duration: 00:40
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Autism & walking
Duration: 00:32
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Executive Producer | Eric Harwood |
Producer | Clare Jones |
Director | Mikey Kay |
Broadcasts
- Tue 26 Mar 2019 22:35Â鶹Éç One Wales & Wales HD only
- Sun 31 Mar 2019 22:00Â鶹Éç Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Sun 23 Jun 2019 22:40Â鶹Éç One Wales & Wales HD only