Sharing his lens

Reid Davenport’s award-winning documentaries show life with a disability.

Reid Davenport, age 32, makes documentary films that push the boundaries of how people with disabilities are seen on screen. With his recently released first feature film, I Didn’t See You There, he has gained acclaim and awards for his work. Davenport has cerebral palsy (a condition that affects movement and muscles) and uses a wheelchair. He told The Week Junior that he discovered his passion and purpose in college. When he wanted to study abroad for a semester, he was told not to come because the program would not accommodate his wheelchair. Instead, that semester, Davenport took a class on documentary filmmaking and made a film about lack of accessibility. Since then Davenport has made many short films about disability activism and the lives of people living with disabilities.…

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The Week Junior US (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 154

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