New Rochelle Public Library to Screen Animated Anthology Autistic Mode for Autism Awareness Month
The New Rochelle Public Library will present a special screening of the animated anthology film Autistic Mode on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2:00–4:30 pm at the New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The program will include an introduction by New Rochelle librarian and film historian Chris Poggiali, followed by a post-screening discussion and Q&A with filmmaker Bob Clark.
Created by artists on the autism spectrum, Autistic Mode is a distinctive anthology of animated works that explore the lived experience of autism through imaginative storytelling and diverse visual styles. Presented in an animatic, storyboard-style format, the film highlights sensory experiences, special interests, creativity, and the challenges of navigating the social world. Blending humor, music, gaming culture, and science-fiction storytelling, the anthology offers an engaging look at neurodivergent perspectives and celebrates what its creators call “autistic cool.”
The program features five segments:
• HARDMODE, by Nix Busby, a JRPG-inspired adventure following a hero on a quest to conquer their anxieties.
• HONEYJACK, by Charles Moss, a musical comedy romp about an oddball bear and a misfit Girl Scout.
• TOONED UP, by Malcolm Thomas, a Tex Avery–inspired story about a cartoon enthusiast who comes face to face with the real world.
• CANVAS, by Gabrielle Teaford, an autobiographical music video about the hardships and triumphs in the life of an artist.
• DREAMCATCHERS, by Bob Clark, a sci-fi detective story in which psychic agents enter dreams to investigate conspiracies and battle mysterious Nightmares.
The screening is intended for ages 16 and older and contains profanity, violence, nudity, and flashing lights.
Admission is free and open to the public, but registration is requested at bit.ly/AutisiticMode_04_2026.