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"If you bothered watching her interviews you'd know Sia tried her best to consult the autistic community & do good representation."
Sia in an interview, "I wanted to make Rain Man the musical, but with girls."
Sia in an interview, "I wanted to make Rain Man the musical, but with girls."
In case you're wondering, 'Rain Man' has been widely criticised by autistic advocates for setting back understanding of autism by a great deal. It's like the number one example used to describe bad representation. Anyone who spent time listening would know that.
I urge people to watch the interview if you have time - I feel genuinely sorry for Maddie, who seemed to voice her concerns about the role only to be assured by Sia.
She also said the consultation involved sending the *completed* film to *1* autism centre.
She also said the consultation involved sending the *completed* film to *1* autism centre.
