2 results for your search
See details
Love & Loss
directed by Yiying Nikki Li, fl. 2018; produced by Stephanie A. Hernandez, fl. 2018 and Xiangyi Cai, fl. 2017, University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts (Los Angeles, CA: University of Southern California, 2018), 22 mins
The award-winning documentary Love & Loss follows two surprisingly strong women: Karen Crespo & Nicole Evans. Both women are vibrantly physically disabled; however, Nicole was born disabled while Karen became disabled later in life. There is a tremendous difference between being born with a disability and becoming...
Sample
directed by Yiying Nikki Li, fl. 2018; produced by Stephanie A. Hernandez, fl. 2018 and Xiangyi Cai, fl. 2017, University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts (Los Angeles, CA: University of Southern California, 2018), 22 mins
Description
The award-winning documentary Love & Loss follows two surprisingly strong women: Karen Crespo & Nicole Evans. Both women are vibrantly physically disabled; however, Nicole was born disabled while Karen became disabled later in life. There is a tremendous difference between being born with a disability and becoming disabled later. Nicole has had the past 30 years to cope with and learn to embrace her disability while Karen had deal with both the p...
The award-winning documentary Love & Loss follows two surprisingly strong women: Karen Crespo & Nicole Evans. Both women are vibrantly physically disabled; however, Nicole was born disabled while Karen became disabled later in life. There is a tremendous difference between being born with a disability and becoming disabled later. Nicole has had the past 30 years to cope with and learn to embrace her disability while Karen had deal with both the physical and emotional trauma almost overnight. Despite their trials, these women are taking steps to find love in their lives. Through the observation of the dating lives of theirs, this film explores the challenging and often unconventional intimate relationships of physically-impaired individuals, as well as how those individuals define and live their lives within the context of their disabilities.
Show more
Show less
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stephanie A. Hernandez, fl. 2018, Xiangyi Cai, fl. 2017, University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
Author / Creator
Yiying Nikki Li, fl. 2018
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
University of Southern California
Topic / Theme
Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 University of Southern California
×
See details
Young, Disabled, and Famous
directed by Nina Beveridge, fl. 2002; produced by Susan Nation, fl. 2010 and Nina Beveridge, fl. 2002 (Surrey, England: Journeyman Pictures, 2010), 48 mins
Renee doesn't want to make you cry. And she doesn't want your pity. In this fly-on-the-wall view of 21 year old author, internet star, and muscular dystrophy sufferer Renee Rodriguez, her wit and no-nonsense attitude shine through.
Sample
directed by Nina Beveridge, fl. 2002; produced by Susan Nation, fl. 2010 and Nina Beveridge, fl. 2002 (Surrey, England: Journeyman Pictures, 2010), 48 mins
Description
Renee doesn't want to make you cry. And she doesn't want your pity. In this fly-on-the-wall view of 21 year old author, internet star, and muscular dystrophy sufferer Renee Rodriguez, her wit and no-nonsense attitude shine through.
Field of Study
Disability Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Susan Nation, fl. 2010, Nina Beveridge, fl. 2002
Author / Creator
Nina Beveridge, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Journeyman Pictures
Speaker / Narrator
Nina Beveridge, fl. 2002
Topic / Theme
Physical disabilities, Genetic and hereditary diseases, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Journeyman Pictures
×
