Re: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . .
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi all. There has been a bit of a discussion going on via work e-mail about this movie as well, and I just wanted to share the following message from one of my colleagues which provides a different perspective. I¡¯m not saying that there are no flaws in this perspective, but that it¡¯s another way to look at the film. ? Good Morning Donna!? I watched the movie and as a transit leader I agree that there were some parts that I didn¡¯t think did the community or transit justice.? As a sighted person, what it did well is to encourage people to stop and think for just a moment what it would be like to try to live a normal life without the senses we tend to take for granted.? When the stranger takes a minute to close his eyes and cover his ears, it helped humanize the challenges of the DB person.? I also liked that Artie was shown as someone who was courageous (out on his own), normal (out on a date) and positive (smiling and unflappable, laughing at finding the bottle of water).? I also think the pace of the movie, which was slow¡.helped show the patience it takes for Artie to go about his normal life.? ? At the end of the day, it was a first attempt at making a movie that represents the Deafblind community and they chose an actor from that community.? It wasn¡¯t perfect but it is a start and might encourage others to take a shot at similar projects or maybe to get involved.? ? I¡¯m glad you recommended it and that I watched it.? Like most movies, it¡¯s easy enough to ¡°filter¡± out the stuff that doesn¡¯t ring true and try to get something good out of it.? ? Donna Smith, ADAC Manager Accessible Services Sound Transit ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
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Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 9:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OandM] MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . . ?
? So not only did I watch this, but I shared it with my colleagues here at Sound Transit. If we were looking for a short film to show how people who are deaf-blind competently travel using public transit, then this was a fail. Not only does it show the lead character not using good travel skills, but he demonstrates a trust and dependence on strangers at night in NYC that is probably not the norm. It shows buses passing him up and when one finally stops the operator is rude. Does this sort of thing happen in real life? Of course. If it was intended to be a short film demonstrating the lesson of humility and learning human compassion for people who need help, then it¡¯s probably not a total fail, but still a little questionable. Maybe it was supposed to disturb us? ? I¡¯d like to hear HKNC¡¯s perspective and why they supported it. Perhaps it was to give the actor the opportunity to perform in a film. Art doesn¡¯t always show the positive side of human nature or the most competent people. ? Also, there seems to be an ongoing presentation of additional videos about people who are deaf-blind as part of this project which I didn¡¯t check out. Maybe those are better or show different things? ? Donna ? Donna Smith, ADAC Manager Accessible Services Sound Transit ? From:
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? Your description makes me cringe. However, not all people are nice and/or competent. I know many don¡¯t like the blind character in ¡°In the Dark¡± because she is not a goody two shoes sweet angelic blind girl, which is what we are used to seeing in movies and plays. Just saying, as I haven¡¯t seen this film. ? Sheila Styron, ACTCP Blindness Low Vision Specialist II
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On Behalf Of Dona Sauerburger ? Hi everyone!? I just finished watching the movie and the live discussion afterwards with the actors and director/writer, and I am curious if anyone felt as uneasy about it as I did?? It turns out that a badly-worded street-crossing card was the least of the problems.? The Deafblind person came across as helpless and . . . well, na?ve or incompetent, and I worry what kind of impression it makes about Deafblind people.? What was your impression? ? For those who didn¡¯t see the movie, when we first see the Deafblind person, he¡¯s holding up a sign to get help to cross a street, but that¡¯s not what he wants ¨C when a stranger taps him, he writes a note saying that he actually wants to find a certain bus.? While the stranger guides him to the bus shelter, he uses his cane and almost falls when it contacts a barrier, and the stranger apologizes, thinking it was his fault. ? When they get to the shelter, the DB person wants the stranger to stay and tell the bus driver to let him know when the bus reaches his stop.? The stranger reluctantly agrees (which means he¡¯ll be too late to find a place to spend the night) and while they¡¯re waiting, the DB person asks if there is somewhere nearby where he can buy a soda.? The stranger asks if he can wait and he says no, he¡¯s really thirsty. ? So the stranger guides him to a market and when they bring the soda to the cashier, the DB person hands his wallet to the stranger to pay for it.? The stranger pays for it and helps himself to some of the money. Later, he regrets it, so after he gives instructions to the bus driver and the bus leaves, he gives the money to a homeless person. ? What the ??????????????
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:48 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- incorrect street-crossing card! ? Hi everyone!? I have my popcorn ready to watch the movie described below, but I¡¯ve been told that for some reason, the card the deaf-blind person is using to cross the street was switched with the , based on research. ? Enjoy!
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:50 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: [OandM] MOVIE tomorrow for Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Hi guys!? I hope you¡¯ll join me in watching a movie I¡¯ve heard about and am eager to see, to celebrate Deaf-Blind Awareness week.? It¡¯s tomorrow night, June 25, at 7:00 Eastern ¨C info is below. ? Thanks!? -- Dona From: Carrie Benson Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:38 PM To: Cynthia Ingraham Subject: Happy Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Greetings All, ? I wanted to take a moment to connect with everyone during Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.? In light of all the disconnection, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders we have all endured over the past three months, it is fitting that the HKNC Deaf-Blind Awareness Week theme is centered around connections and thriving in the workplace. Despite all that we have been forced to accept, we are all still thriving.? We are making our communities safer, many of us live in states where we helped to "flattened the curve and slow the spread" and our consumers are still thriving because of the services we are providing.? ? For those of you who are still staying in or close to home, please join us tomorrow evening for an online presentation of the movie Feeling Through. This short film about the chance encounter of a deafblind man and a young man has been a big hit all over the country.? Please share the link with your friends and families and encourage them to join the watch party as well.
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