![]() ![]() She will not be quiet just because people expect it from her. The very nature of the film, which is heavily narrated by Sjunneson, contradicts this stereotype. One of Sjunneson’s opening lines, “I think a lot of people hear the word DeafBlind and they assume that I’m going to be quiet,” sets the stage for a film meant to challenge ableism. ![]() The film masterfully depicts a successful disabled woman without relying on ableist tropes like the “SuperCrip” or inspiration porn by letting Sjunneson tell her story in her own words. It explores how the reality of being DeafBlind differs from the stereotypes and misconceptions. Elsa is a part of a series on Helen Keller that aims to spotlight modern DeafBlind role models.Įlsa follows Elsa Sjunneson, a DeafBlind professor and speculative fiction writer who fences and likes wearing vintage dresses. The short film is premiering as part of PBS’s American Masters series, a collection of short films originally started in 1986 that celebrates American arts and cultures. Mitchell, a RespectAbility Entertainment Lab fellow. The documentary-style film was directed by Cameron S. Elsa is a powerful short film that challenges assumptions regarding individuals who are DeafBlind. ![]()
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