The Fish Don't Care When It Rains

Description

An autistic artist faces a system designed to impose conformity on those who are different. Jen Msumba and Kari Velguth star in this documentary, which examines the lengths to which the artist goes in an effort to change a child that society often fails to understand. The narrative reveals the hidden abuses present in the environment intended for correction, illustrating the struggles of those trying to survive within it. As the artist confronts the challenges posed by the oppressive system, she is forced to handle her reality and the expectations placed upon her. The film culminates in a moment where the artist is left facing an uncertain future, with the oppressive structures still looming large, leaving her to contend with the question of how to exist authentically in a world that seeks to stifle her expression.