Neurodivergent Communtiy Support At Main Line Café Subject Of New Film

MAIN LINE, PA — Local filmmaker David Block will debut his 10th directorial work, "Brewing Possibilities," next week at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute.

The unscripted 18-minutes documentary provides an intimate glimpse into GET Café, a beloved Narberth coffee shop operated by the nonprofit GETincluded, Inc. The café has transformed the lives of neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities by providing employment opportunities and fostering community connections.

For more than 30 years, Block has distinguished himself as a documentary producer, director, and freelance journalist, despite being legally blind since birth and living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Block has produced nine award-winning documentaries that have been televised and screened at film festivals nationwide, and has published more than 1,500 articles in outlets including The Philadelphia Inquirer and The New York Times.

"Brewing Possibilities" turns the camera on GET Café, located at 246 Haverford Ave. in Narberth. The café has been Block’s workplace since 2019 where he has served as a dedicated employee, working as a cook, barista, and cashier, and connecting with customers to make their experience extra special.

GET Café was founded by the Goodspeed family as a nonprofit community coffee shop that provides employment and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities and neurodivergent conditions. Locals describe visiting the welcoming space as an eye-opening, heartwarming experience that demonstrates community support in action.

"David has been asking to make this documentary for years," Brooke Goodspeed, PhD, CRNP, Founder and Executive Director of GETincluded and GET Café, said. "We finally made it happen after two years of collaboration. David is an undeniable creative force—a hyper-passionate, talented visionary who works tirelessly when he sets his mind to something. I’m incredibly honored that he chose to document the café through film, because the medium captures authentic storytelling in a way that words alone cannot. It’s one thing to talk about this place; it’s another to hear unscripted personal accounts from the people who work here and those who visit. David has brought all those unfiltered emotions to life in this powerful and relatable short film."

The film will celebrate its world premiere at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute on Dec. 11. General admission tickets are $30 and available on a first-come, first-served basis on online here or at the door, if seating is still available.

The evening begins with a red carpet, come-as-you-are “paparazzi”-patrolled arrival and cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by the screening at 7 p.m. A moderated town-hall-style Q&A session with Block, crew members, and documentary subjects will follow. Closed captioning will be provided during the film.

When talking about working the cash register at GET Café, Block has been known to say he feels "like a bird being let out of a cage." That sense of liberation is a strong undercurrent in his new documentary, as told through the anecdotes of his coworkers.

"I didn’t want to be part of the GET community. I needed to be part of it. It’s gotten me through some rough times," Block said. "The customers are very understanding, and it’s a safe place because I’m able to relax in public, which most people take for granted. No one comments about my reading glasses—there are never any 'stares or glares.'"

It seems like kindness is in the ether at GET Café. Goodspeed, Block’s boss and friend, fosters that palpable atmosphere of acceptance.

"She embraces my quirkiness, my true self," Block said. "Over the years, I’ve learned that I must push myself rather than stay idle in the comfort of my home. Working at the café has helped get me out into the community and socialize."

The positive impact of GET Café, which has been changing lives for over a decade, extends far beyond Block's personal story. In his movie, we meet others who grew up feeling isolated and undervalued, unsure if they would ever succeed in the working world. But with the love and support they found at the café, new possibilities opened up.

"I wanted to make this documentary because I knew I could tell this powerful story well, as an employee of GET myself," he said. "In short, this movie is about brave people overcoming adversities. If you think about it, almost everyone has one. As a filmmaker, my job is to hold up a lens to remarkable experiences; a key part of the human condition."

Following the premiere, "Brewing Possibilities" will return to Bryn Mawr Film Institute for a regular theatrical run in early 2026, ensuring broader audiences can experience its intertwined messages of meaningful kindness, community stewardship, acceptance, and inclusion.

Camino Farms, The Tuttleman Foundation, Family Focus Media, AMC Photography Studios, Reliable Printing Services, and Leslie Padilla PR are supporting the public premiere event.

Proceeds from ticket sales and donations in honor of the film will benefit GETincluded, Inc., to facilitate and influence positive change, and support Block's future projects.