Ability - Disability
Documentaries covering a variety a topics on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some of these listings are available outside of the library, and some have information on where to rent, purchase, or borrow.
“We’re beautiful, the whole gang. We’re special,” says Jean of the 15-odd employees at The Artisan—a workshop employing people with intellectual disabilities. Jean is the self-described “handyman and best-looking” member of the group. A celebration of difference, The Artisans captures daily life at an organization where the workers are courageous and colourful.
Crip Camp explores the universal experience of summer camp awakenings that would transform lives and shape the future of the disability rights movement. Told from the point of view of former camper Jim LeBrecht, the film traces the journeys of campers up to the present day, in this compelling and untold story of a powerful journey towards inclusion. available on Netflix
This documentary tells the story of 27-year-old Ghanaian Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, born with a scarred leg. People with disabilities are often disdained or even murdered at birth in Africa, but Emmanuel is determined to be a part of society. After receiving a bicycle, Emmanuel rides across Ghana, challenging stereotypes in the process. Emmanuel travels to America to receive a prosthetic leg and spreads awareness of human rights for the disabled everywhere he goes. Available on Prime Video
Picture This is a documentary short produced by The National Film Board of Canada and directed by award winning director, Jari Osborne. The piece features Andrew Gurza discussing the realities of sex, disability and queerness.
A film about love, sexuality, and the human bond within the disability community. A journey into the lives of 17 unique people; some with disabilities and their partners, others struggling to get by in a world that seems too often discount people with disabilities as romantic candidates. Available on Prime Video
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