The Act of Learning
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When an 11-year-old with undiagnosed dyslexia is unable to finish his exam, he embarks on an adventure that will change how he and those around him see difference forever.
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- Guy Trevellyan
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- Nice Guy Pictures
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- United Kingdom
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