Adults and teens have had a wide choice of shows and movies when it comes to humans with extraordinary powers -- Alphas, Heroes, X-Men (just to name a few) -- and many of us enjoy this genre of entertainment and escapism. "Ghost Sniffers" adds to this genre with a show for children and preteens -- with a twist. What if our kids living with Autism, Type 1 Diabetes, and other auto-immune disorders had made a trade off? Not by choice. But by genetics and fate. When you lose one sense, other senses can heighten to compensate. Could this be the same for our special kids?
Faith Forge has the real ability to sniff out ghosts. Her brother, Maxo, has a photographic memory and the innate ability to sense truth from lies. No, they're not flying or lifting buses, but their "super powers" make them real world heroes.
"Ghost Sniffers" is a ghost hunting parody on the surface. But as each episode progresses, the heart of the series becomes more and more obvious. Below the sight gags and the outrageous adventures, past the geeky fun and dry humor, the show stars real kids playing characters that live with their own real conditions... and the superhuman bravery that comes with them.
Our KickStarter campaign will end in eleven short days. How amazing is it that for the cost of a latte, you can help us keep making episodes? We're short of our goal over at KickStarter (and if the goal isn't met, none of the funding is awarded) but we have great hope for our kiddo superheroes.
When disabilities become super abilities, young heroes prove what's real and what's ridiculous. Visit our website at tinyurl.com/ghostsniffers or join us on Facebook at tinyurl.com/ghostsniffersFB
