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 pm – 5:30 pm
Description
This event is hosted by the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services. The original event post is here.
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.
Bonus Content: Reid Davenport's Brief but Spectacular Take on Why the World Needs More Filmmakers with Disabilities
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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