Student Film Explores Sisterhood

Nina Vallado uses film to delve into the story of her relationship with her nonverbal sister Lisa, hoping Sisterly will increase understanding of people on the autism spectrum.

Question: You hosted your first screening of your documentary film Sisterly on the Andrews University campus last week. How did it go?

Answer: The first screening was a tremendous success. I couldn’t have imagined a better outcome. I had my family, my friends from all parts of the country, my professors, classmates, kids I babysit, and students of Andrews I have never even met all there.

It was an important night for me, but also I think it was important to Lisa. It showed how many people find this story important and how many people admire her.

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