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When I Walk

Name: When I Walk
Director: Jason DaSilva
Released: 2013
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2013

Director

Jason DaSilva

Runtime

80 minutes

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When I Walk succeeds by transforming a clinical subject into a deeply personal, autobiographical journey. By centering the director's own Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, the film captures the lived reality of neurodegenerative conditions. The documentary's primary strength is its refusal to treat the subject as a passive patient. Instead, it highlights the friction between systemic medical protocols and the subjective experience of the individual, providing a sophisticated look at autonomy. However, the film's impact is limited by its narrow scope. The focus on a single, white, male perspective results in a lack of diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does When I Walk have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses solely on physical health and personal identity.

How does When I Walk portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on the male director's experience and maintains a neutral framework. It does not actively engage with or challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is When I Walk?

Limited

The narrative is focused on a white protagonist and lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity.

How does When I Walk represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film provides a nuanced critique of the medical establishment. It avoids inspirational clichés by focusing on the unvarnished reality of rehabilitation.

Does When I Walk include disability representation?

Excellent

The film's strongest element is its portrayal of the protagonist's full ability to act. It explores physical impairment through a lens of resilience and identity reconstruction.

Present on Screen

Provides a sophisticated, actively leading portrayal of disability and physical impairment.
Avoids inspirational clichés by documenting the raw, unvarnished struggle of rehabilitation.
Offers a nuanced critique of the institutional medical establishment and its systemic protocols.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, maintaining a largely homogeneous perspective.
Provides no representation or narratives centered on LGBTQ+ identities.
The narrow autobiographical scope limits broader multi-layered demographic breadth.

Official Synopsis

When I Walk approaches the struggles of living with multiple sclerosis and the medical community’s efforts to find better treatments and ultimately a cure with heart, humor, and courage.

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