Documentarian Samantha Buck, student Opal McLean. Music: Paul Langlois

Program Title: Endeavours - Ageism and Autism
Description: Samantha Buck is an actress whose film credits include "In & Out", "Gayby" and "What Maisie Knew". She also had a recurring role on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" as Detective G. Lynn Bishop and "Third Watch" as Vangie Sundstrom, and has guest-starred on such shows as "Law & Order: SVU", "Sex and the City"and "Blue Bloods".

As a director, she has helmed the documentary "21 Below". Her latest documentary, "Best Kept Secret" has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. It chronicles the lives of high school in New Jersey who suffer from low-functioning and non-verbal Autistic Spectral Disorder and they graduate high school and age out of the social care program. It follows the efforts of their teacher get them support they need.

Opal McLean is a 16 year old high school student from White Rock, BC. As part of a school project, she took part in a short documentary entitled "Age is More", which looks at the effects and prejudices of ageism against senior citizens.

Paul Langlois is better known as a member of the iconic Canadian group "The Tragically Hip". The last few years however, have seen him become a solo artist. In November, he released his second album "Not Guilty"

Host(s): Dan McPeake
Featured Speakers/Guests: Samantha Buck Opal McLean Paul Langlois

Credits: written & directed by Dan McPeake

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