The short film Unauthorised Absence will have initial screenings at local venues in the UK. A showing is scheduled for Swindon. The 2026 movie portrays a child failed by the education system.
The plot focuses on family struggles and the battle for autism support. The film seeks to trigger conversations about schooling failures and the requirement for stronger support services.
“The 2026 movie portrays a child failed by the education system,” — Priya Delgado, policy watcher at Norcroft Gate Media, told our newsroom.
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Nov 11 — The short film Unauthorised Absence will have initial screenings at local venues in the UK....
Nov 11 — The film seeks to trigger conversations about schooling failures and the requirement for stronger support serv...
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