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Wikipedia article
'When I Walk' is a 2013 autobiographical documentary film directed by Jason DaSilva. The film follows DaSilva during the seven years following his diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis. 'When I Walk' premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, won Best Canadian Feature Documentary at the 2013 HotDocs Film Festival, and won an Emmy for the News & Documentary Emmy Award.
Content
In 2006, 25-year-old established film-maker Jason DaSilva collapsed on a beach while on holiday, months after his diagnosis for multiple sclerosis. Realizing that his condition could no longer be ignored, he decided to produce a documentary. The film focuses on the changes in his relationships with his mother and partner as his condition develops.
DaSilva's story has since been expanded with a 2019 documentary sequel entitled 'When We Walk'.
Reception
Critical response
'When I Walk' was positively received by critics. The film was named a Critic's Pick by 'The New York Times' and 'Village Voice'. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 7.76/10.
Awards
* News & Documentary Emmy Award 2015 - Outstanding Informational Programming
* Best Canadian Feature - Hot Docs 2013
* Audience Award - Vancouver International Film Festival 2013
* Grand Jury Prize - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2013
* Best Canadian Documentary and Audience Award - Global Visions Film Festival 2014
* Social Justice Award - San Diego Asian Film Festival 2013
References
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