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When I Walk

2013 Canadian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

When I Walk
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When I Walk is a 2013 autobiographical documentary film directed by Jason DaSilva. The film follows DaSilva during the seven years following his diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis. When I Walk premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival,[1] won Best Canadian Feature Documentary at the 2013 HotDocs Film Festival,[2] and won an Emmy for the News & Documentary Emmy Award.[3][4]

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In 2006, 25-year-old established film-maker Jason DaSilva collapsed on a beach while on holiday, months after his diagnosis for multiple sclerosis. Realizing that his condition could no longer be ignored, he decided to produce a documentary. The film focuses on the changes in his relationships with his mother and partner as his condition develops.

DaSilva's story has since been expanded with a 2019 documentary sequel entitled When We Walk.

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Reception

Critical response

When I Walk was positively received by critics. The film was named a Critic's Pick by The New York Times and Village Voice.[5][6] On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 7.76/10.[7]

Awards

  • News & Documentary Emmy Award 2015 - Outstanding Informational Programming[3][4]
  • Best Canadian Feature - Hot Docs 2013[8]
  • Audience Award - Vancouver International Film Festival 2013[9]
  • Grand Jury Prize - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2013[10]
  • Best Canadian Documentary and Audience Award - Global Visions Film Festival 2014 [11]
  • Social Justice Award - San Diego Asian Film Festival 2013[12]
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