Southpoint 17 among AMC Theatres launching sensory friendly screenings
AMC Theatres are launching a monthly series of sensory friendly films for families with a child who has autism.
Posted — UpdatedAMC Theatres is launching a monthly series of sensory friendly films for families affected by autism.
During the screenings, the auditoriums will have the lights up and the sound turned down, according to AMC's website. Audience members are welcome to dance, walk, shout or sing.
The program started after a parent with a child with autism asked for a special screening at a theater in Maryland. That day, more than 300 people showed up.
Here's the schedule:
June 1: Epic 2D
June 29: Monsters University
July 13: Despicable Me 2
Aug. 10: The Smurfs 2
Oct. 5: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Dec. 7: Frozen 2D
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