The Disruptors

Name: The Disruptors
Director: Stephanie Soechtig
Released: 2022

Stephanie Soechtig 2022

ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed-and widely misunderstood-neurological conditions in the world today, affecting nearly 10% of kids and a rising number of adults. But what if having an ADHD brain is actually an asset? A growing number of innovators, entrepreneurs, CEOs, Olympic athletes, and award-winning artists have recently disclosed that their ADHD, managed effectively, has played a vital role in their success. The Disruptors hears from many of those game-changing people about their ADHD, and takes an immersive look at our approach to ADHD that debunks the most harmful myths, and intimately takes viewers inside a number of families as they navigate the challenges – and the surprising triumphs – of living with ADHD.

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Running Time:

90 min.

Spoken Languages:

English

Directors:

Stephanie Soechtig

Producers:

Nancy Armstrong, Kristin Lazure

Cinematographers:

Rod Hassler

Editors:

Weston Cadwell, Tony Cital

Production Companies:

Happy Warrior Media, Atlas Films

Press

ADDitude

“The Disruptors” ADHD documentary breaks down myths and misconceptions by following five households affected by ADHD and showcasing the messy parts of parenting neurodivergent children."

Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman
Nantucket Magazine

"Armstrong’s documentary, which was directed by award-winning filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig of Atlas Films, not only destigmatizes and demystifies ADHD, but also shows how this brain type can actually become a super-strength if harnessed correctly."

Robert Cocuzzo
Greenwich Time

"While the documentary spotlights celebrities and what their ADHD diagnoses have meant for them, the true emphasis is on the families that have experienced the negative stigma associated with the condition."

Andrew DaRosa

Festival Participation

San Diego International Film Festival - 2021
Audience Choice Doc Winner
Awareness Film Fest - 2021
Nantucket Film Festival - 2021
Accolade Global Film Competition - 2021
Honorable Mention, The Humanitarian Award, Documentary Feature
Greenwich International Film Festival - 2022
Studio City Film Festival - 2021

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