Autism Paints proves the importance of the arts to our society. Art remedies the challenges of life in a priceless way. This film introduces us to Erich Preis, a man who lovingly restored an abandoned, forgotten space to make a school for children with special needs and war veterans. Erich's restoration goal was to provide the community with public art through projects created by young community members facing challenges. The director of Autism Paints, lovingly brings this well paced story to our attention, driving home the much known fact how art benefits our society. The camera peers into Erich's eyes showing his thinking, sensitivity, struggle, sadness and perseverance. The filming is beautiful and matter of fact just like this story. It just, "is". But watching it unfold, I was drawn into this story scene by scene. The end result is extremely emotional. I am blown away by this labor of love. Keep the art alive!!!