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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    'Dina': A story of romance and neurodiversity

    The film “ Dina ” follows an outspoken, mentally challenged 49-year-old woman living in the Philadelphia suburbs. She moves in with her boyfriend, Scott, who is also on the autistic spectrum. He works at Walmart as a greeter. They prepare for their wedding.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 13, 2017 • 1 min read

    The film “Dina” follows an outspoken, mentally challenged 49-year-old woman living in the Philadelphia suburbs. She moves in with her boyfriend, Scott, who is also on the autistic spectrum. He works at Walmart as a greeter. They prepare for their wedding.

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    4 of 5
    NorCal fires: Melted motorcycles, raining embers
    1. 0:00Will Congress follow Trump and abandon the Iran nuclear deal?
    2. 7:41Scenes from scorched Northern California
    3. 15:17Can 'Marshall' teach more about Thurgood Marshall's personal life than history books?
    4. 29:48'Dina': A story of romance and neurodiversityYou’re reading this
    5. 38:43Winning Dodgers, losing U.S. men's soccer team, and angry NFL players
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