Prime Video Presents #ActuallyAuthentic Conversation With Jason Katims, ‘As We See It’ Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Angelique Jackson Prime Video and Easterseals Disability Services will co-present a candid conversation about authentic neurodiverse representation with “As We See It” creator Jason Katims and the cast of the prime video series — including including Rick Glassman (“Jack”), Sue Ann Pien (“Violet”), Albert Rutecki (“Harrison”), Sosie Bacon (“Mandy”), and Chris Pang (“Van”).The conversation, titled “#ActuallyAuthentic,” is moderated by actor and comedian Ron Funches and will discuss the process of creating a series that authentically portrays the Autism experience.

Series stars Glassman, Rutecki, and Pien all identify as living on the autism spectrum. Easterseals was among the groundbreaking organizations that provided consultative support on the series. “We’re honored to join forces with Easterseals to celebrate the unique experiences of neurodiverse people, and encourage creatives with cognitive, intellectual, and physical disabilities to continue telling their stories,” said Latasha Gillespie, Amazon Studios’ head of diversity, equity and inclusion.The virtual panel was shown during the Sundance Film Festival and will be accessible to all on Amazon Live and Amazon Prime Video’s YouTube channel on Tuesday, Jan.

25, at 4 p.m. EST.This panel is the fifth installment of Prime Video’s Voices series, which explores the history and data of inequities in Hollywood, and ways we can change the narrative across our productions.