Twice-exceptional individuals (2e) are highly gifted/talented or creative but have a disability in at least in one developmental area. In order to reveal more about the condition we systematically reviewed movies that depict 2e individuals to reveal how they are portrayed. Eight movies were analyzed in depth. The selected movies were independently…

The article identifies several areas where gifted students exhibit variability. Discussed are differences relating to performance vs. potential, variations in competencies, creative ability, the highly gifted, and behavioral dysfunctions. A number of generalizations are offered, including that multiple options in programing must be sought. (SW)