12-11-2018 03:32 AM - edited 01-06-2019 11:27 AM
In line with our Worldwide Accessibility Walk #WAW events to highlight inclusiveness in our society. We attended a film viewing event hosted at the American Corner in Yaba, Lagos
We watched the American Documentary titled DEALT! This film is a visual story about the famous magician Richard Turner who performed at public places like a normal person but was totally blind.
He lost his sight gradually as a child until his vision went "black". It was difficult for him to accept that he could no longer see. Despite his current situation, he never gave up, Richard learned how to shuffle cards and went on to become a magician. Mr. Turner performed at public places within and outside the U.S becoming one of the best card magicians in history.
Many of his admirers and spectators never knew he was blind because he refused to use a walking stick. He relied mostly on his son and wife walking side by side with him. At a point his sister also lost her vision. She learned how to live a normal life,on her own, with the help of a dog and accessible gadgets. She later thought Richard how to use an accessible computer!
Richard Turner earned a black belt, won the top magicians award and lived a normal life.
This is a film everyone needs to see. Local Guides and other attendees were asked to share their thoughts about the film.
Afterwards, I addressed the attendees on the need to help people like Richard by advocating for accessible society. I explained how Local Guides are contributing towards an inclusive world by adding information which would aid people with disability to live like Richard Turner.
Finally, one of the attendees who was a reporter requested to know more about the Local Guides and our accessibility Meet ups. Chinyere promised to write about accessibility as a way to enlighten Nigerians about inclusiveness. Ten people watched the film..
Although phones are not allowed in the centre, we got a few images. See Photos
Here's a link to the publucation of this event as published in one of Nigeria's major Daily Newspaper
Thank you to Walson for attending and also to Ibrahim who came but couldn't locate the actual floor.
Let's Guide better!
Has anyone else watched this stirring film? @AlexaAC @Sorbe @VasT @AriMar
12-11-2018 04:00 AM
Hi @EmekaUlor,
How did you like the film? Were you many attendants? You could add photos to your post to make it more appealing! Can't wait to hear more.
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12-12-2018 12:33 AM
Hey @EmekaUlor,
Thank you for sharing this feel-good recap. I'm aware of Richard's story, but have not watched the film. I will, however, make a point of watching it soon. Thanks again for your charisma and willingness to help others. This is what it is all about after all, isn't it? 😊
12-12-2018 03:21 AM
Thank you for tagging me into this meaningful post @EmekaUlor.
I had a friend who suffered from the same disease, and it was really hard for me realizing that he was gradually losing his eyesight.
Never seen this movie, but I would definitely add to my list. Reminded me a little bit of "Scent of a Woman", a remake of an old Italian movie with Al Pacino playing the part of one military that lost his eyesight during a training accident. If you haven't seen it I will advise you to do it as it's really inspiring and poetic.
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12-12-2018 03:50 AM
Thank you for adding more info @EmekaUlor, I haven't watched the film but now I am triggered :). It looks like a very inspiring documentary.
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12-12-2018 05:19 AM
Nice job @EmekaUlor have seen the movie advert but nerve get chance to watch it, thanks for sharing