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Swim Team: Behind the Lens: Robbie Learns he's Autistic

Filmmaker Lara Stolman tells why she included the scene where Robbie learns he has Autism.

Aired 10/02/2017

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Swim Team: Behind the Lens: Robbie Learns he's Autistic

Clip: Season 30 Episode 15 | 1m 27s

Filmmaker Lara Stolman tells why she included the scene where Robbie learns he has Autism.

Filmmaker Lara Stolman tells why she included the scene where Robbie learns he has Autism.

Aired 10/02/2017

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