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Tangled Art + Disability: Bodies of Light film festival
Listen to this post: Hurrah! A new film of mine in a film festival! I don’t even want to talk about my film. (I will tell you it’s called “Cat Lady” and is an extended, more experimental version of a 1 minute film on my YouTube by a similar name that I made with no script.…
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Cripping Capitalism
Listen to this post: My cab driver this morning asked me what kind of work I do when I’m not busy hauling my cats to the vet, like I was this morning. When I explained what I do and what “Who Am I To Stop It” is about, his response was disheartening, but common. Driver: Oh,…
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Documentary Review: When Billy Broke His Head…and Other Tales of Wonder
Listen to this post: Before the first minute of the film is up, Billy hits my favorite and snark-tastic line ever: “this ain’t exactly your inspirational cripple story.” Not two minutes later, he’s at an ADAPT-organized civil disobedience event in Chicago. You see the gorgeousness of the disability community: different ethnicities, genders, ages, types of…
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Legacy Short Film Festival at the Hollywood Theatre
Listen to this post: If you haven’t ever visited the historic Hollywood Theatre in Portland, you might still recognize their name from this blog. Hollywood Theatre is the fiscal sponsor for “Who Am I To Stop It.” We appreciate their support tremendously. And we love the kinds of work they bring to audiences. Go Hollywood!…