Imagine that you are the manager of a losing, minor league baseball team in Ohio when you run across a pitching phenom by accident—who also happens to have Asperger's Syndrome. How do you convince the kid, his parents, and your team, that being a little different can be a good thing?
A Mile in His Shoes (from the director of Angels in the Outfield, starring Dean Cain and Luke Schroder) answers that question in this family film based on the novel The Legend of Mickey Tussler.
A Mile in His Shoes is a very sweet film. Strong performances enhance what could otherwise be considered a typical "feel good" sports story.
Based on a novel, I think the movie does an excellent job of portraying a young person with autism, how they relate to the world around them, and how we can respond with love, friendship, and support.
I'd recommend giving this movie a chance. If nothing else, families could use it as a springboard for discussing what life is like for people with disabilities, how some people can be very cruel, and how we can respond.
A Mile in His Shoes is available for purchase on Amazon.
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