Including Samuel
I'm taking a quick point of personal privilege this morning to introduce readers to a wonderful new documentary filmed by my friend and former Concord Monitor colleague, photojournalist Dan Habib. The film, Including Samuel, examines the education and social inclusion of youth with disabilities as a civil rights issue and focuses on the Habib family's efforts to include Samuel, 7 and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, in all facets of school and community.
Here's what The Washington Post wrote about Including Samuel:
"In the film, we learn that in many ways, Samuel is much like any other 7-year-old. He likes hot dogs and tee ball, and is debating between careers as an astronaut or a race car driver. Like a good New Englander, Samuel roots for the Boston Red Sox, and he loves watching games with his big brother, Isaiah, 11."
Dan, an inspiration to all journos and photogs who are lucky enough to spend a few years working for the Monitor, is in NYC this week screening the film. Keep a lookout for upcoming showings in Providence, RI; North Carolina; Nashua, NH; St. Louis; University of Alabama; and Idaho. Click on the film link above to watch the trailer and to find out when this touching film heads to a city near you.
Dan recently signed on as filmmaker-in-residence at the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. Until joining UNH in April 2008, he was the photography editor of the Concord Monitor since 1995. He oversaw the Monitor's 2008 Pulitzer Prize winning photo essay -- "Remember Me" -- about the family of a woman with a terminal illness.
(JENNIFER SKALKA)
Does anyone know when and where this film will be in NC?
Does anyone know when and where this film will be in NC?
Very admirable work, Jen. Thank you for letting us know. Boy is that kid cute!
Mark, screenings here:
www.includingsamuel.com/screenings
No NC events listed, but I bet you can get one set up very easily at a local cultural center, contact
Mary Ann Allsop
www.includingsamuel.com/contact