Disability Narratives in Documentary Film

Thursday, November 11, 2021 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST | Hybrid Event | New South Film Screening Classroom or via Zoom | RSVP (Registration required).

This event is co-sponsored by Georgetown University’s Doyle Engaging Difference Program, Film and Media Studies Program, Disability Studies Program, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, Gender+ Justice Initiative, and Department of English.

Join us for a student-led conversation with Judith (Judy) Heumann, an internationally recognized leader in the disability rights community, about Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution.

The 2020 documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution tells the story of how Judy’s disability community came together, fought for change, and transformed the world as we know it. Jointly organized by two Doyle Seminars, Disability Narratives and Documentary Film: History and Theory, our conversation will consider the impact and importance of disability narratives, and will explore questions around the ethical demands of documentary filmmaking.

Note: In-person attendance is limited to members of the Georgetown community, and all registrants will receive a Zoom link in advance of the event. There will be ASL interpretation as well as captioning. Crip Camp is available for viewing on Netflix and event attendees are asked to view the film in advance.