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Railfan

Railfan

2026•1h 29m•Documentary

A curious, heartwarming documentary following a photographer as he makes a portrait series of autistic kids who love New York City subways. While overlooked by many, subways retain a magic in their ability to transport us to the destinations of our choosing. For autistic children, they can mean so much more. Following a group of these unique kids in New York City, Railfan explores the deep fascinations that autistic people have (a.k.a. “special interests”) through gentle observation, and invites you into a secret world where imagination and urban geographies overlap.

Ian Daffern · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 24, 2026

Actors

Travis Huggett

Himself

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