A unique road trip documentary that attempts to throw a spotlight on the broad range of autistic spectrum disorder, The United States of Autism finds director Richard Everts traveling across the country for 40 days, visiting 20 families affected by the aforementioned condition. Everts’ film came into being as part of the Pepsi Refresh Project, which after two months of online voting awarded a $50,000 production grant. Everts also has a personal connection to autism, though — through his own childhood issues and, most immediately, his son now being impacted by the disorder. It’s that latter fact that most colors this tender, earnest offering, which broadens horizons in an invaluable way by letting viewers bear witness to some amazing stories. For the full, original review, from ShockYa, click here; for more information on the movie, click here to visit its website. (Tommy Foundations, unrated, 93 minutes)