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Wonder (2017) Wonder depicts the life of August “Auggie” Pullman, a 10-year-old boy with facial deformities, who must learn to adjust in the world around him. The movie shows the heart rending challenges that Auggie must face to find his place among others which is no small feat for someone with 27 surgeries and a face many think of as ugly. “Wonder” takes us on an emotional journey to find acceptance and love and teaches us that “you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out”. The Good Doctor (2017-) Can a surgeon, a man whose work requires immense precision, be autistic? Have difficulty communicating? Well, why not? Join Shaun Murphy, an autistic surgeon who is brilliant and has genius-level skills, as he proves to the world that being different doesn’t mean that you can’t be amazing. Based on the award-winning South Korean series of the same name, this medical drama beautifully depicts the entanglement of hardships and success in Shaun’s life as he continues to show the world what he’s capable of. 12