Sarasota filmmaker Ken Sons returns to the Sarasota Film Festival with SPECIAL O’LAUGHICS, a documentary that follows the story of ten mentally challenged adults as they follow their dream to become stand up comedians.

Comedy club owner Les McCurdy creates a nurturing environment and adapts his teaching style to allow each student to reach higher than they ever expected. The film is a hilarious and touching look at McCurdy's students as they prepare for a sold-out evening of stand-up comedy. With a surprising blend of emotions and humor, these students stand in the spotlight and shine.

DIRECTOR:  KEN SONS

PRODUCED BY:  LES MCCURDY & KEN SONS

EDITOR:  CHRIS JOHNSON

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY:  KEN SONS

ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY:  JIM FLYNN

ART DIRECTOR:  SHEILA SONS