In 2006, 25-year-old Jason DaSilva was on vacation at the beach with family when, suddenly, he fell down. He couldn’t get back up. His legs had stopped working. Just a few months earlier doctors had told him that he had multiple sclerosis, which could lead to loss of vision and muscle control, as well as a myriad of other complications. Jason tried exercise to cope but the problem only worsened. After his fall on the beach, Jason was reminded by his Mom that he still had the opportunity to pursue the things he loved most: art and filmmaking. Jason picked up the camera, turned it on his body, and set out on a worldwide journey in search of healing, self-discovery, and love.
When I Walk is an intimate self-portrait that documents living, and creating, with a disease, such as MS.
This film screening and Q&A with the director is free and open to the public. The film is subtitled in English. ASL and LSQ interpretation will be provided for the Q&A.