Hello and thank you for visiting this page.Let me start off by introducing myself. My name is Jonathan Harb and I am a twenty-three year old graduate from Hofstra University. I am currently an independent filmmaker fresh out of college trying to establish myself within the industry.
 
    Now I'll get to how I know the family. My mother and Pauline (Gavin's mother) have been best friends since second grade. I have known the Curtis family since I was a little boy and they have helped me out tremendously throughout my life. I grew up with Gavin, looking after him since he was a newborn, and consider him to be a little brother.  I saw autism take ahold of him in his early years and develop through it. When I started studying film my freshman year, Pauline asked me if I could make a documentary on her son to help shed more light on the disorder. She is currently very active in the autism community and is always organizing local events and seeking outside help and support. A few years later, when I felt like I really had a good feel with the camera I finally took the step and made her wish come true.
 
    The documentary entitled Anything's Possible gives off more of a positive vibe to the whole issue of autism, whereas nowadays mostly anything you see on the subject matter just shows how horrendous it can be. Gavin is an adorable, high functioning seven year old autistic boy whom I truly believe can outshine this disorder and live a successful life on his own one day.

Below is some preview footage from the documentary. Click on the links to watch.

Gavin wants a cake 

Gavin in the car

Gavin teaches us something 

Gavin acting out

Gavin sings a christmas tune

Gavin performing the alphabet in sign language

     

    My agenda behind making this piece was not only to help out the family whom I owe so very much to, but also give the general public a more realistic insight into one specific case of autism. Families need to be aware of the fact that just because their child is autistic it does not mean that the child's life is over. There is still hope at the end of the tunnel as long as enough hard work, dedication, and love is bestowed upon their child as you will see in the case with the Curtis family.

 

    The documentary runs a little over twenty-five minutes long. If you are interested in finding out any more information or obtaining a copy of the documentary please contact me via email at bostonjon34@hotmail.com

 

 

 

Thank You for taking the time to visit and God Bless.

-Jonathan Harb