The Assembly

2024•29m•

★8.0(2 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Michael Sheen faces the interview of a lifetime with The Assembly, a group of autistic, neurodivergent, and learning disabled people. Expect revelation, chaos, and a lot of laughs.

Director

Peter Demetris

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Direction

Director: Peter Demetris

Production

Executive Producer: Stu Richards
Executive Producer: Michelle Singer
Producer: Holly Ritchie

Music & Sound

Boom Operator: Sally Hesketh
Boom Operator: Ben Ring
Sound Supervisor: Julian Willson

Editing

The Assembly

2024•29m•

★8.0(2 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Michael Sheen faces the interview of a lifetime with The Assembly, a group of autistic, neurodivergent, and learning disabled people. Expect revelation, chaos, and a lot of laughs.

Director

Peter Demetris

Watchlist

Main Cast

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Peter Demetris

Production

Executive Producer: Stu Richards
Executive Producer: Michelle Singer
Producer: Holly Ritchie

Music & Sound

Boom Operator: Sally Hesketh
Boom Operator: Ben Ring
Sound Supervisor: Julian Willson

Editing

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Original Title:

The Assembly

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Production Companies:

BBC One

Rockerdale Studios

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The Assembly

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Director

Main Cast

Michael Sheen

Full Crew

Direction

Production

Music & Sound

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The Assembly

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Director

Main Cast

Michael Sheen

Full Crew

Direction

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Music & Sound

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