In observance of M.S. Awareness Week, POV is proud to present the 10th Anniversary Encore of When I Walk. Directed by Jason DaSilva, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 25, this film offers an intimate look into his journey as he navigates the complexities of M.S. while striving to maintain his artistic vision.
When I Walk vividly captures the resilience of the human spirit, supported by the steadfast love of Jason's mother and Alice Cook, his wife and filmmaking partner. An official selection at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, it continues to engage and inspire audiences with its authenticity and moments of joy and humor.
Jason also created AXS Map, a crowd-sourced platform that identifies accessible locations and addresses social exclusion, empowering people with disabilities to actively participate in their communities. Learn more and contribute at www.axsmap.com.
For more insights and resources related to the film, visit the official When I Walk website.
Join us in celebrating this impactful film by streaming it for free on our website or via the PBS App. Available now through April 30th.
Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, Open Society Foundations and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding comes from Nancy Blachman and David desJardins, Bertha Foundation, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Charitable Trust, Park Foundation, Sage Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Chris and Nancy Plaut, Abby Pucker, Ann Tenenbaum and Thomas H. Lee and public television viewers. POV is presented by a consortium of public television stations, including KQED San Francisco, WGBH Boston and THIRTEEN in association with WNET.ORG.
