Vanessa Cain and her four-year-old daughter Dani were thrown out of the theater during the screening of the new Little Mermaid movie at Cinemark in the Meadowbrook Mall.
Dani, who was recently diagnosed with autism, was singing and dancing to her favorite songs during the movie. Despite the support of a woman behind them who joined Dani in singing, they were still asked to leave due to complaints.
Cain, who chose the handicapped seats for her daughter’s comfort, expressed her frustration and disappointment, emphasizing that Dani’s happiness should be acknowledged and accepted.
After sharing her experience on Facebook, the post gained local attention, leading to an invitation from the community to watch The Little Mermaid at another theater. Many are also severely criticizing the insensitive behavior of Cinemark.
Cain hopes that this incident will shed light on the need for acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities. Attempts were made to contact the Cinemark at the Meadowbrook Mall for comment.
