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I Didn't See You There: Documentary and Discussion

View and Discuss this 2022 Sundance Award Winner

Location

Administration : 101

Date & Time

December 5, 2022, 4:00 pm5:30 pm

Description

This event is hosted by the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services. The original event post is here.

Join the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services in honoring International Persons with Disabilities Day with the UMBC screening of "I Didn't See You There",  a thought-provoking movie, followed by discussion with peers and colleagues.

About the film:
As a visibly disabled person, filmmaker Reid Davenport sets out to make a film about how he sees the world, from either his wheelchair or his two feet, without having to be seen himself. The unexpected arrival of a circus tent outside his apartment in Oakland, CA leads him to consider the history and legacy of P.T. Barnum’s Freak Show and its lingering presence in his daily life. This perspective results in a documentary that is powerful and emotional, thoughtful and raw, intimate and political - and has been awarded and acclaimed at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

Administration 101 has accessible seating, and a range of features that enhance accessibility for audiences. The film is captioned, and an audio-described version is available upon request. Please email accommodation requests and event inquiries to slazar@umbc.edu with "Documentary" in the subject line.


Trailer with audio description of I Didn't See You There.


Image description: The image of a person in a motorized wheelchair is reflected off of glass doors. In the reflection, you can see a large circus-like tent behind the person.
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