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May's Miracle
| Length: | 28 min |
| Released: | 1983 |
| Ages: |
High School College Adult |
As a baby, Leslie was blind, severely mentally disabled, and had cerebral palsy when May adopted and patiently cared for him. At age sixteen, he could not feed himself, stand alone, or speak, yet she never gave up hope.
Then the unexplained happened. One day she found him at the piano, picking out familiar tunes. Thus, his rare musical talent was discovered.
May learned Leslie had a condition known as savant syndrome. Somewhere in his brain exists a spark of brilliance for musical structures and for rhythm and tone. He plays the piano with vigorous emotion and imitates singers from the past with uncanny clarity.
May considers what happened a miracle, in answer to her prayers. Though much remains unexplained in Leslie's remarkable achievement, it's certain that May's steadfast mothering contributed to the development of his potential.
Then the unexplained happened. One day she found him at the piano, picking out familiar tunes. Thus, his rare musical talent was discovered.
May learned Leslie had a condition known as savant syndrome. Somewhere in his brain exists a spark of brilliance for musical structures and for rhythm and tone. He plays the piano with vigorous emotion and imitates singers from the past with uncanny clarity.
May considers what happened a miracle, in answer to her prayers. Though much remains unexplained in Leslie's remarkable achievement, it's certain that May's steadfast mothering contributed to the development of his potential.
"May's Miracle is one of the finest documentaries I've ever seen... It presents parents who never give up and thus bring their child to a fuller life."
‒Rehabfilm Newsletter
"Captures the enrapturing joy he brings his parents, and savors the vitalizing love and devotion that enfolds the family."
‒Booklist (starred review)
‒Rehabfilm Newsletter
"Captures the enrapturing joy he brings his parents, and savors the vitalizing love and devotion that enfolds the family."
‒Booklist (starred review)
