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This is a new documentary uniting adults with disabilities from around the world called, We are the Most Beautiful, Adults with Disabilities. We are a crew of 3 in Portland, Oregon, who want persons with disabilities from around the world to know they are cared for and they are respected members in our communities. We live in a world that for too long has centered on the rights and needs of able bodied people. Our documentary challenges the notion of beauty and centers the lived experience of people who live with disabilities. We believe this film will make a significant contribution to the disability justice movement and help raise awareness and deconstruct norms embedded in culture.
While understanding that ableism and inspiration porn are embedded in our culture, we want to share stories unapologetically and authentically. It is packed with stories and information to educate and shed light on the experience of individuals with disabilities. As the social model of disability illustrates, society places limits on people, not disabilities. This will be the first film to unite a minority group that spans the globe. Persons with disabilities are the world’s largest minority, yet still today, are not seen by many.
Dehumanizing persons with disabilities is still in the consciousness of today’s society. We’re hoping that this film will be a catalyst to change the paradigm of systemic ableism that continues all around the world. Disability can happen to anyone, it is part of being human. Most humans and animals at some point will experience disability in their lives. What we can do, is embrace our different lived experiences with respect, acceptance and compassion. Disability is not a bad word.
We’ll be sharing their triumphs, failures, and their dedication to living their best lives. From physical to psychological and invisible, persons with disabilities are capable, smart, interesting, talented, funny, strong, beautiful, and so much more!
We’re so grateful to be working on this very important documentary.
Director: BA Short
Cinematographer: Robert Lafady
Producer: Zian Chavez
“Over the years my life and work allowed me to re-examine what I thought beauty was. In my own experience of 30 years living with chronic pain and discomfort with MS, I couldn’t imagine feeling beautiful. I imagine those who have known hardship, known suffering, have an unrelenting spirit, and have hearts of gold. I believe that shine manifests into something beautiful. Having a disability doesn’t make me less than human, in my experience my disability has taught me to be a better human.” – Zian Chavez
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