Making a Difference as an Autism Ambassador - Benjamin Scott

Benjamin Scott from Chicago has been modeling for five years as an autism ambassador. He has walked in 29 runway shows including photo shoots and is the host of his YouTube series SNEAKER JAMZ. He makes a difference in people's lives every day through hard work and empowerment.

What is the message you want to bring to others about autism awareness? 
My message to everyone is that it doesn't matter if we have autism or Asperger Syndrome, we are human beings and we can still make our dreams come true.

Why is bringing awareness to autism important to you? 
Because I want to share my story to everybody in the community to understand about autism so they can share it to their children. 

How do you represent the message of autism? 
I represent when I'm at different autism awareness shows and many more to come. 

How, when and why did you start your modeling career? Tell us more. 
I started my modeling career back on August 30, 2015 because I wanted to show everyone that I can be more confident, positive, and determined by breaking every barrier in the fashion industry!

What projects are you working on? 
I am working on a YouTube series called SNEAKER JAMZ and new music coming soon.

What is SNEAKER JAMZ? 
SNEAKER JAMZ is about casual sneakers, casual shoes, dress shoes, and fashion stories.

What is your message to other models with a disability? 
Stay positive everyday and you can make a difference.

"Tape" - a Cry for Help During MeToo Movement Era

I had the chance and honor to see the film "Tape" by female director Deborah Kampmeier. Her bravery and courage to make a film and share a story that speaks to millions of women in the midst of the MeToo era is admirable. The film is raw, real and provocative and true to the core.

In 'Tape" you will see the emotional turmoil, pain and embarrassment that women actors go through when taken advantage of physically and emotionally, and how men get away with it in most cases. Yes the truth is ugly and scary and uncomfortable but if we don't stand up for injustice, who will? It is our job to speak up, support one another and fight, stand up for what is right. If you see something, say something! Speak up, fight and make a change.

The film is based on true events and reveals what Annarosa Mudd (producer and actress in the film) went through and how her suffering turned into a film that has become a movement for change. Her pain and bravery to share her story with the rest of the world is admirable and inspiring.

This is the story of the film (tapethemovie.com):

"Based on true events and set in New York City, TAPE is the story of two aspiring actresses who cross paths with the darker side of the entertainment industry. TAPE follows Rosa (Annarosa Mudd), an actress who, in order to inspire her own courage, pierces her tongue, cuts her wrists, and shaves her head, as a ritualistic homage to Shakespeare’s Lavinia from Titus Andronicus, and secretly places hidden cameras on her body as well as in a dark studio. Rosa begins to stalk another actress, Pearl (Isabelle Fuhrman), who she identifies as the next “protege” of a successful producer, Lux (Tarek Bishara). But as Pearl and Lux enter the targeted studio, and Rosa collects and edits footage, she, and we, must all sit through an endless day of Lux’s screen test process, and the grey areas of pressure that women experience when being coerced by a powerful man. As Rosa peers into her own past experiences playing out before her eyes, she is forced to question whether her revenge-fueled goal of revealing what goes on behind these closed doors is worth what it takes to do so."

The film also stars Isabelle Fuhrman whose performance is incredible, emotional and deeply moving. She stars alongside Mudd and both of them bring the film to another level of discomfort, reality, truth, and a plea for change.

I recommend that everyone sees the film "Tape" and keeps the MeToo conversation going to help provide a safer and healthier working environment for all women, some of which still remain in the shadows of abuse, control, manipulation and rape.

Visit: http://www.thetapemovie.com/.