Belmont, MA, January 19th, 2026, at the Belmont World Film Festival. Event is Geared Towards
Children on the autism spectrum and their parents age 5-12. Belmont World Film’s 23rd Family Festival is a celebration of some of the world’s most imaginative films for and about children, brought to life on the big screen as a shared experience.
“Greetings from Mars” – When his mother unexpectedly has to go on a work assignment to China, 10-year-old Tom Tom— an autistic boy who loves space and who often wears his astronaut suit during challenging moments—is sent to his grandparents’ house in the country with his two older siblings. To help him cope with the change, his mother gives him a logbook and encourages him to treat it as a mission to Mars, which leads him to a remarkable discovery. Through animation, the film invites audiences into Tom’s unique perspective, exploring neurodiversity, coping with change, and the bonds of family. Age 8+
Registration here https://brattlefilm.org/movies/greetings-from-mars/ or contact 617-876-6837 or info@brattlefilm.org
