- February 28, 2019
- Women Crush Wednesdays
Lara Stolman's interview on New York Women in Film's Women Crush Wednesday
Women Crush Wednesdays is presented by New York Women in Film and Television and posted every last Wednesday of the month . . . .
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- September 29, 2017
- Boston Globe
A rousing tale of autism, parenting, and swimming
The film is populated by amazing people. That's the pleasure of watching it, to me. You see humanity, in a lot of ways, at its very best.
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- September 1, 2017
- The New York Times
Led by a Vietnam War Opus, a Rich Season of Documentaries
. . . Inclusion and independence are also themes of Lara Stolman's "Swim Team," a film scheduled for Oct. 2 on "POV" that follows three members of the Hammerheads, a swim team in New Jersey for autistic athletes . . .
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- July 20, 2017
- Los Angeles Times
Young athletes and parents in 'Swim Team' form a spirited community in the face of autism
The breaststroking, freestyling young athletes in "Swim Team" couldn't be more different in terms of personality, drive, appeal and, of course, developmental challenges, and it gives this film from Lara Stolman its particular character, heart and verve.
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- July 7, 2017
- LA Weekly
- July 7, 2017
- ABC News
- July 7, 2017
- Roger Ebert
- July 6, 2017
- The New York Times
Review: In 'Swim Team,' Autism Is No Barrier to Competition
. . . at its most effective, "Swim Team" treats its subjects as would any sports movie attuned to character and drama . . .
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- July 6, 2017
- NPR
Parents And Athletes Venture Out And Connect In 'Swim Team'
. . . Lara Stolman's Swim Team is long enough to break and warm your heart in equal measure . . .
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- Parents
This Film About an All-Autistic Swim Team Is Worth Diving Into
Mark your calendars and be sure to watch this excellent documentary about a swim team whose members are all on the autism spectrum . . .
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- July 7, 2017
- Edge Media Network
Review: 'Swim Team'
Technically as well as emotionally, this is a film that hooks you . . .
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- July 5, 2017
- Common Sense Media
- June 30, 2017
- Sports Illustrated Kids
New Documentary Follows Team of Autistic Swimmers
Swim Team is a documentary about a group of children who ultimately defy all odds. They are the ones who society has said don't belong and will never achieve their biggest dreams.
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- June 30, 2017
- AP News
'Swim Team' for autistic kids makes splash in documentary
Every dive into the pool is a victory for Michael McQuay. They all boldly defy the grim prognosis that doctors delivered to McQuay's parents nearly 15 years ago. Autism would prevent McQuay from ever walking, they said. He would never talk or be able to perform the most basic of tasks.
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- April 13, 2017
- POV's Documentary Blog
Swim Team to air on PBS' award-winning nonfiction showcase POV
Our country — and world — is divided, or so say the talking heads and headlines. As newsfeeds and timelines update in rapid-fire succession and phones buzz with ever-constant breaking news, POV's 30th season . . .
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- March 2017
- Columbia College Today
Alumnae Duo's Film Spotlights Autistic Athletes
Produced and directed by Lara Stolman '91 with co-producer Shanna Belott '91, Swim Team, which premiered last October on the film festival circuit . . .
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- March 2017
- New York Post
This autistic swim team proved everyone wrong
When Mike McQuay Jr., an 18-year-old with autism, was growing up, the place he felt most safe and calm was in his parents' backyard pool. . . .
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- February 22, 2017
- IndieWire
'Swim Team' debuts in the UK at the Glasgow Film Festival's special inclusive screening.
Scotland's oldest independent cinema was honoured with the award . . .
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- December 6, 2016
- IndieWire
'Swim Team' is One of the Top 10 Undistributed Films of 2016
This was a year of marvelous, important performances by women . . . .
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- December 14, 2016
- MyCentralJersey.com
Middlesex County's Hammerheads featured in 'Swim Team'
The award-winning documentary, "Swim Team," about the Special Olympics-honored, Middlesex County-based Jersey Hammerheads, screens Dec. 17 at the Monmouth Film Festival in Red Bank . . . .
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- November 26, 2016
- Hollywood Reporter
'Swim Team': Film Review | Napa Valley 2016 | Instructive and inspiring
Documentarian Lara Stolman follows a trio of autistic athletes as they learn to compete and reach for independent adulthood . . . .
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- November 19, 2016
- Swim Swam
Itching for Another Documentary about Swimming? "Swim Team" is Here.
Following the monstrous success of recent swimming-related documentaries like Touch the Wall and The Last Gold, many swimmers, coaches, and teams are hungry for the next inspiring, heart-wrenching film to come along and make them laugh, cry, and shout "KICK!" at the screen. . . . .
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- November 18, 2016
- Reel News Daily
DOC NYC Review: 'SWIM TEAM' challenges our idea of winners and losers
SWIM TEAM was selected for the Independent Filmmaker Project's Project Forum in 2015 and in 2016 was selected to participate in the IFP Documentary Completion Lab . . . .
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- November 17, 2016
- Eye For Film
Making a splash
Lara Stolman on Swim Team and getting to know the Jersey Hammerheads . . . .
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- November 12, 2016
- Women and Hollywood
DOC NYC 2016 Women Directors: Meet Lara Stolman -- "Swim Team"
Lara Stolman has produced news and documentaries that have aired on NBC, MSNBC, TLC, AMC, VH-1, and The New York Times' website. . . .
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- November 7, 2016
- Indiewire
Watch: Exclusive Clip from 'Swim Team' Shows How Sports Transcends Disability
In a world that constantly relegates them to the sidelines, three teenage swimmers dare to take center stage to prove how sports can transcend disability. . . .
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- October 23, 2016
- Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
"Swim Team" wins Best Sports Documentary at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
We are happy to announce the winners of the 25th Anniversary Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival . . .
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- October 4, 2016
- Easterseals
"Swim Team" Joins Forces With Easterseals To Promote Inclusion For Families With Disabilities In Communities Nationwide
Easterseals, the country's indispensable resource for people facing today's disabilities, and the filmmakers behind the forthcoming documentary film SWIM TEAM, announced today . . .
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- August 22, 2016
- Huffington Post
Documentaries Make An Impact Through Artistry As Much As Advocacy
"What's your call to action?" This was one of the first questions asked of us when it was announced that our film Swim Team was chosen for this year's IFP Documentary Completion Lab.
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- May 9, 2016
- Independent Filmmaker Project
"Swim Team" selected for IFP Documentary Completion Lab.
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) announced today the ten documentaries selected for the 2016 IFP Filmmaker Labs, IFP's annual yearlong fellowship for first-time feature directors.
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- February 28, 2016
- Huffington Post
The Best Place for Community is the One You Grew Up With
By Shanna Belott
When companies engage in a rebranding effort, sometimes it's all just sound and fury signifying nothing. But once in awhile, rebranding campaigns carry the weight of authenticity and make ...
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- February 25, 2016
- New York Women in Film & Television
- November 17, 2015
- Huffington Post
The Shopping Cart Shuffle: Our Schools Couldn't Care Less about the Potential of Kids with Autism
By Lara Stolman
I am moved to tears when I hear 16-year-old Vincent play the piano. On top of precise technique, his rendition of the second movement of Beethoven's "Emperor" concerto is achingly beautiful...
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- July 28, 2015
- Huffington Post
The #1 Way Schools Are Failing Our Kids Will Surprise You
By Shanna Belott and Lara Stolman
This isn't a story about bullying, but let's start there, with a recent incident at an 8-year-old's birthday party...
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- July 23, 2015
- Independent Filmmaker Project
- April 16, 2015
- The New York Times
"Swim Team" Featured in The New York Times
"Swim Team" Director Lara Stolman created this profile of Robert, one of the film's main characters, for The New York Times' web site.
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- April 16, 2015
- Autism Speaks
"Swim Team" Featured by Autism Speaks
The film follows Coach Mike and his team as they train for the Special Olympics and the national USA Special Olympics games. However, the film also captures the uncertainty of the transition age for these young adults, and what options will be available to them once school ends.
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- March 13, 2015
- TAPintoEdison
"Swim Team" Featured in TAPintoEdison
Filmed on location over the course of a year in Edison, Perth Amboy and other towns in Middlesex County, NJ, "Swim Team" is a feature length documentary film chronicling the debut season of the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive "Swim Team" made up of children and teens on the autism spectrum.
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- February 23, 2015
- Indiewire
"Swim Team" Awarded Project of the Month by Indiewire
"Swim Team" garnered the most votes for the February Project of the Month. The prize is a creative consultation from our Project of the Month partner, Tribeca Film Institute.
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- February 23, 2015
- Indiewire
"Swim Team" Cinematographer Laela Kilbourn Featured in Indiewire
In a field where females are shockingly underrepresented, these talented DPs stand out.
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- February 18, 2015
- Huffington Post
"Swim Team" Director Lara Stolman Writes for The Huffington Post about the Importance of Inclusion in Youth Sports
It's a benefit for kids who are typical and those with disabilities - so why isn't it happening?
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- February 11, 2015
- Indiewire
"Swim Team" Featured as Project of the Day
"Swim Team" chronicles the overwhelming struggles and extraordinary triumphs of three young competitive swimmers with autism and their swim team that brings hope to a community. It's a film about how sports transcends disability and not giving up on your kid.
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