Last updated on November 26, 2023
Podcast Episode 0084, Season 5, Episode 15; 9 March 2022
Special Note for this Episode:
Hello. I’m Christopher Scott Wyatt, host of The Autistic Me Podcast.
The following episode of The Autistic Me was recorded during a difficult time for our family. My wife had to be in California to help her family, while I remained in Texas with our two daughters. The sound quality isn’t great and there are some interruptions during the recording session.
I didn’t reschedule this interview because my daughters and I really enjoyed screening the new feature film Tyson’s Run, written and directed by Kim Bass. Promoting this film and other positive depictions of autistic people is why I blog and host the podcast.
When the film’s star, Major Dodson, agreed to appear on the podcast along with Kim Bass, I was thrilled. Major is a talented actor and inspiring autistic role model.
While we watched Tyson’s Run, my daughter Leigh kept pointing out when she recognized her autistic traits in the character of Tyson. I wanted to thank Major personally for what he had accomplished as an actor.
The theatrical release of Tyson’s Run was rescheduled from March 4 to March 11, 2022. Please look for screenings in your city and consider supporting this family-friendly film.
Again, my sincerest thanks to Kim Bass and Major Dodson for their patience while we recorded this episode of The Autistic Me Podcast.
To Kim, Major, and the entire cast and crew of Tyson’s Run, my daughters also say thank you for this film.
Tyson’s Run website: https://tysonsrun.com
Tyson’s Run
When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father’s approval.
With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.
Major Dodson – Tyson Hollerman
MAJOR DODSON is best known for his role of Sam Anderson on AMC’s International smash hit series “The Walking Dead.” Other projects include LEFT BEHIND, “American Horror Story,” and “Revolution.” Dodson is currently featured in the inspirational drama TYSON’S RUN in theaters Spring 2022. Dodson currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif.
Kim Bass – Writer & Director
Bass is an Emmy®-nominated screenplay and teleplay writer best known for his work on “In Living Color,” “Sister, Sister” and the Nickelodeon sitcom “Kenan & Kel.” During his over twenty-five year career, Bass has worked as a writer for almost all of the major Hollywood studios and television networks as well as many prominent and independent film and television production companies including: Warner Brothers Studios; Twentieth Century Fox Studios; Disney Studios; Sony Pictures Studios and others. Currently, Bass is in post-production on his latest film, HeadShop, and pre-production on a faith-based Christmas film, Mother Johnson’s Miracle Christmas, scheduled to begin principal photography in the spring of 2022. In addition, Bass’ film, Tyson’s Run is scheduled to open theatrically, nationwide on March 11, 2022.
Transcript
Hello and welcome to The Autistic Me Podcast. I am Christopher Scott Wyatt speaking as The Autistic Me.
Since 2010, there have been at least three dozen significant autistic characters in feature films and four dozen autistic characters in literary fiction. And, of course, we’ve also seen more autistics on series television. “The Good Doctor,” “Atypical,” and Amazon’s new series “As We See It” are just three quick examples of series with autistic lead characters.
Today we will be discussing the new feature film Tyson’s Run with writer-director Kim Bass and the film’s star, Major Dodson.
Tyson’s Run follows fifteen-year-old autistic Tyson Hollerman as he attends public school for the first time. While helping his father, the school’s head football coach, clean up during the team’s practice, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father’s approval.
Tyson’s Run will open in theatres on March 11, 2022.
It’s an honor to welcome writer-director Kim Bass and actor Major Dodson to The Autistic Me Podcast.
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