Speak Up: A Documentary About Disability at Duke

Duke University always values it's diverse student population. We have people on campus fighting for LBGTQ rights, gender rights, racial equality. But there has never been any mention of disability rights on campus, or a chance for people with disabilities to express their views on disability issues on campus and in their own lives...until now.

This movie documents 6 people from Duke University with disabilities and who have diverse backgrounds. It was their chance to express what life for them has been like living with a disability on campus, in their everyday life, and growing up. It also allowed them to voice their opinions on what people should be aware of when they perceive people with disabilities and how people can become more aware of making disability issues better. In addition, this documentary also shows how someone with a disability can be portrayed in a positive light in the media and can work behind the camera...even if it's just with an iPhone 6 Camera Phone.

ROLES: I was the director, producer, videographer, on-screen talent, and video editor this long short documentary.

AWARDS: Oliver Koonz Human Rights Award, and a prize of $500.

EQUIPMENT: iPhone 6 with the application FiLMic Pro.

SOFTWARE: Final Cut Pro.