Let Me Be Me

When the Westphal family learned that their 6-year-old Kyle was on the Autism spectrum, they feared they might never develop a real connection to their child. Withdrawn and constantly wrapping himself in fabric and blankets, Kyle was retreating from the world around him.

Determined to find a way to connect, his parents embarked on an intense and radical journey which involved compassionately joining Kyle in his unique behaviors. Twenty years later, the entire family looks back at Kyle’s journey with candor and humor.

DIRECTED BY
Dan Crane, Katie Taber

PRODUCED BY
Joe Plummer

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
Jenifer Westphal

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Taylor Wildenhaus, Bridget Deely