Posted by: Mary Bifaro ®
01/23/2011, 18:07:59
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Dear "Irish":I agree with your comments. I saw the film last Friday and can't seem to get it out of my mind. The acting is fantastic; the friendship developed between King George VI and his speech therapist is terrific; the support given to the King by his wife is extraordinary. In my mind, this film shows how to rise above a disability. The path to do so is made easier by the support of friends and family. As one of the lines in the film says, "I have a voice!" Let all in the NSDA community remember that we have a voice and that we are here to listen to one another and support one another. If you haven't already done so, please see this inspirational film. Mary Bifaro
Abductor SD since 1987
Charlotte, NC
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Posted by: irish ®
01/23/2011, 20:09:39
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Yes, I thought that his wife was great too. She was so supportive and saw the man, not the voice. I was amazed that his confidence had been so eroded by his brother.....his own family! On the other hand, as king who is going to laugh at him, right? So he does have protection being a king, however he does go through his own personal hell. I empathized with him through that entire movie. I LOVED the therapist. Funny.
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Posted by: Jelaine Wood ®
01/31/2011, 12:57:23
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Mary,
I went to see the movie this past weekend and thought it was great. I took some of my family members to see it also and now I think they have more understanding of my SD and how hard the Speech Therapist work with their patients. I would like to take my Support group to see it.
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Posted by: Mary Bifaro ®
01/31/2011, 14:59:19
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Dear Jelaine:I think that it is a great idea to take your support group to see the film. Some of our NSDA support groups have done that and others have had a discussion of the film at their meetings.
Whatever we can do to help raise awareness about SD is a good thing. In my mind, one of the fine elements of The King's Speech is that it tells how King George VI was able to cope with his stammer with grace and dignity. There are many NSDA members who do the same in coping with their SD. Best Regards,
Mary Bifaro
Abductor SD since 1987
Charlotte, NC
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Posted by: Bev ®
02/04/2011, 10:46:37
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I'm excited about seeing the movie! My husband and I are planning to see it this weekend. I notice the rating is R. Is this for language, violence, scenes? I've told my married son about it and he has young children. Would it be unsuitable for the children?Thank you,
Bev
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Posted by: Mary Bifaro ®
02/04/2011, 15:29:55
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I think that the R rating is due to language. There must be a parental guide for the film to help decide what age child would appreciate this historical drama which is a masterpiece, in my opinion.Mary Bifaro
Abductor SD since 1987
Charlotte, NC
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Posted by: Bev ®
02/04/2011, 16:57:34
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Thank you, Mary!
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Posted by: Sojourner ®
02/05/2011, 06:54:09
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I have a site that reviews movies and tells parents why the movie has a rating. It goes through all of the content that a parent might find objectionable, so that a parent can make an informed decision about a movie. I have been using it for years for my own family. If you would like the site, please email me at carol.doles@gmail.com.Carol
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Posted by: Bev ®
02/07/2011, 20:50:03
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Thank you, Carol, for your Movie Review offer. I don't think my attempt to transmit went through. I'll try later.Bev
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Posted by: Renee ®
02/05/2011, 16:37:08
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I just saw this movie and thought it was great...I totally agree that many SDers will be able to relate to this movie...To this day, I still hate to give speeches...The King was very brave...
Renee
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Posted by: starshipraleigh ®
02/06/2011, 17:01:08
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I saw TKS this afternoon and it was but a very few minutes into the portrayal of the then Duke of York's speech that I recognized my voice issues - adductor spasmodic dysphonia - with speech disrupted mid sentence, the inability to say words until I either took a deep breath, found another word, or simply waited it out. There is no mention, of course, whether he was also in physical discomfort with his impediment. So I checked out the actual Wembley speech and heard and saw my voice pattern before the diagnosis was made and BOTOX and speech therapy were begun. Still when the BOTOX has worn off to a certain point and it is time to make the appointment for the injection I return to a lesser degree to that very same state that Arthur George, Duke of York, King of England had.
Did anyone else recognize his/her voice pattern in his?
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Posted by: elaurence ®
02/09/2011, 19:22:37
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Yes, excellent film. Having suffered from SD for so long, and having given so many speeches, I can easily relate.Fortunately I'm on my way to recovery, having had SLAD-R a week ago. Erik
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Posted by: Bev ®
02/14/2011, 14:48:20
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I loved The King's Speech too. I've now been given the book, as my Valentine's gift and eager to start it. I was told the book goes more into the speech aspects than the movie did, so I'm eager to learn if its more therapy techniques, the King's specific voice disorder, or the struggles he must have endured, especially in his position.Bev
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