surREALITY
At the age of 57, Anand Prahlad’s diagnosis brought a sense of validation with a lingering sadness. Although the loneliness and isolation felt throughout his whole life will never fade, his surreal, and often misunderstood experiences now have binding reasons. This short film by Meg Vatterott, Huong Truong, Olivia Liu and Marta Payne was featured on SproutFlix.
surREALITY from Meg Vatterott on Vimeo.
Local writer Anand Prahlad’s memoir explores race and autism
Poet, folklorist and MU professor Anand Prahlad’s award-winning memoir “The Secret Life of a Black Aspie” describes Prahlad’s experiences growing up black and autistic. He recently did a public reading at Orr Street Studios. Produced by Meg Vatterott.
Confederate Monuments and the Long Shadows They Cast
Growing up with statues of the people who owned my family
From Medium.com
Book of Revelation
Poet’s memoir sheds light on life with Asperger’s syndrome
By Aarik Danielsen, Columbia Daily Tribune
Memoir Reading
Anand Prahlad, a poet, folklorist and University of Missouri professor, reads an excerpt from his memoir, The Secret Life of a Black Aspie
By Sarah Bell, Columbia Daily Tribune
“Something Special”
Memoir tackles growing up black with undiagnosed autism
By Addley Fannin, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Secret Life
Local writer Anand Prahlad’s memoir explores race and autism
By Meg Vatterott, VOX Magazine
Community Refugee Showcase
Voices, music celebrate mid-Missouri’s refugee community
By Lucy Shanker and Meg Vatterott,, Columbia Missourian
Poetic Prophecy
See the world through the eyes of a modern-day poet
By John Farmer de la Torre, VOX Magazine
Kemper Fellow
University of Missouri students discuss Professor Anand Prahlad, winner of the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
Anand Prahlad 