“When I Walk” is streaming on POV until October 13, 2015.
AB Wire
Indian American filmmaker Jason DaSilva has won “Best Outstanding Informational Program – Long Form” award for his documentary, “When I Walk,” at the 36th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
The winners were announced by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at a ceremony at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall in New York City on September 28.
DaSilva’s “When I Walk” is a chronicle of his own struggle to adapt to the harsh realities of multiple sclerosis. DaSilva was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 25, according to caamedia.org
“First and foremost, When I Walk would not be possible without the love and support of Alice Cook, my co-producer and partner in life, and not without the tough love of my own mother. Thanks Mom,” DaSilva said in his speech.
“I’d like to thank everyone from PBS POV who has supported my films throughout the past decade. Finally and most importantly, this award is dedicated to all people with disabilities who put themselves out on screen. You are changing the face of media today. Keep on.”
The documentary was supported by the Center for Asian American Media with funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. CAAM co-presented the film on PBS’ POV in June of 2014.
“When I Walk” is streaming on POV until October 13, 2015.
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Very proud of Jason lots
Highest of praises always to Jason for all his hard work . He deserves the Emmy award