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Candid docu captures family impacted by muscular dystrophy.
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A Space in Time
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What's the Story?
A SPACE IN TIME is a documentary about the journey of unconditional love taken by the film's co-director Nick Taussig and wife and artist Klara to create a comfortable quality of life for sons Theodor and Oskar, who have been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The couple's efforts include a 20K run for 20 days to raise funds for healthcare equipment, bring awareness to others about the disease, and the renovation of a new home that will be wheelchair accessible, have nature right at its doorstep, and be located near the Taussigs' support group of family and friends.
Is It Any Good?
This powerfully intimate film portrait offers a candid look at how a family embraces their kids' disabilities. Award-winning co-director Nick Taussig and wife Klara don't shield their kids from the realities of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the boys' diagnosed and fatal disease. "The word itself is synonymous with my kids now because I think we spend so much time as a family thinking about it and talking about it," says Nick in A Space in Time. "It's kind of our reality." The progressive disability enables the Taussigs to embrace acceptance and celebrate life, too. "Duchenne," admits Klara, "brought us together as a family." A Space in Time can also unite other families to have important conversations about the subject of disability inclusion and its impact on a society that offers accessibility to all.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the teamwork of the Taussigs in A Space in Time. How do they also demonstrate compassion, empathy, and perseverance? Why are these important character strengths?
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy? How do Theodor, Oskar, and their parents cope with the disease? How would you describe the brotherly bond between the boys?
Why is it important for Nick to be honest with the boys about their condition? What have you learned from the film about disabilities?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : June 1, 2021
- Cast : Nick Taussig , Oskar Taussig , Theodor Taussig
- Directors : Riccardo Servini , Nick Taussig
- Studios : Bohemia Media , Salon Pictures
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Activism , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , STEM
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 88 minutes
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- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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