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Duration: 1 hour

'I want to know where my personality begins and dyslexia ends. I'm fed up with putting things on hold and having this vision that one day I'm going to be something different to who I am now'.

Actress Kara Tointon dreams about reading a novel cover to cover. Standing in her way is her dyslexia. Kara is now wondering whether this neurological condition is affecting her work as an actress and even her day-to-day life.

In this intimate documentary, Kara is tested and undergoes specialist help. She also meets other young dyslexics, many of whom share Kara's experience of feeling 'stupid'.

As Kara faces some difficult truths about herself, will she be able to take control of her condition and transform her life?

Part of the Born Survivors Season on BBC Three.

Last on

Thu 18 Aug 2011 04:20 BBC Three

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  • Photo: Kara Tointon

    Photo: Kara Tointon

  • BBC Ouch: The dyslexia factor

    BBC Ouch: The dyslexia factor

    The BBC site for disabled people reveals ten famous names with dyslexia who have become very successful in their chosen fields.

    Read more about dyslexia on BBC Ouch

  • 60seconds Sam meets Kara Tointon

    60seconds Sam meets Kara Tointon

    Watch Sam Naz, presenter of BBC Three's news bulletins 60seconds, interview Kara between her Strictly rehearsals.

    Go to the Sam Naz blog

Credits

Narrator
Katie Lyons
Production Manager
Samantha Maynard
Presenter
Kara Tointon
Director
Suzie Samant
Producer
Suzie Samant
Executive Producer
Ninder Billing
Assistant Producer
Ayesha Tariq

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