Jason DaSilva was 25
years old and a rising independent filmmaker when a diagnosis of multiple
sclerosis changed everything — and inspired him to make another film. His
uncompromising award winning documentary of life with progressing MS, “When I
Walk,” opened PBS’ current season of Point-of-View this month.
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 7
p.m. (CST) for an online OVEE screening and discussion of the film, “When I
Walk.” In partnership with KLRN-TV, the National MS Society will host the
online discussion during the screening to provide viewers the opportunity to
learn more about multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society, as well as
share their experience and connect with others impacted by the disease.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
WHEN: Tuesday, July 22, 7-9pm, CST / 6-8pm MST
BEFORE THE VIEWING: Participation is easy and free! Make sure you are using the most current version of your favorite browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer), check that you are using the current version of the Flash player (unless you are using an iPad) and run a test to make sure OVEE works properly on your computer.
HOW TO VIEW: At 7pm CST on July 22, visit https://ovee.itvs.org/screenings/kfub4 and a moderator will provide directions to the viewers and introduce the online chat panelists.You may be prompted to enter your birthdate when you login; please enter your actual birthday. A prompt will appear prior to entering into the OVEE session, and if visitors under the age of 13 login they will be unable to enter the session.
PANELISTS:
Kim Suiter, Executive Vice President Programs, Services and Activism National MS Society, South Central Region
Kim Suiter leads
a team of 30 human service and public policy professionals that drive change
through advocacy, facilitate health professional education, provide
programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move
forward with their lives.
Mireya Zapata, Associate Vice President Activism National MS Society, South Central Region
Mireya Zapata works with MS activists to
connect legislators to the MS movement at the local, state and federal
level. By sharing their life experiences, MS activists are building
influential relationships in support of public policy that has the
potential to help persons with MS live their very best lives today.
Jessica Katz, MSW, MSCIR, Information and
Referral Specialist National MS Society
Jessica
has worked at the Information Resource Center of the National MS Society for
the past 8 years, providing information, support and connection to programs and
services nationwide. Jessica also serves as team lead for the Online Navigator
program which assists with providing information and support via National MS
Society Facebook, LinkedIn and MSConnection.org social media outlets.
“When I Walk” is
a candid and brave chronicle of one young man’s struggle to adapt to the harsh
realities of MS while holding on to his personal and creative life. With his
body growing weaker, DaSilva’s spirits, and his film, get a boost from his
mother’s tough love and the support of Alice Cook, who becomes his wife and
filmmaking partner. The result is a life-affirming documentary filled with
unexpected moments of joy and humor.
OVEE is a social TV
experience from Independent Television Service (ITVS) serving public media and
other partners with free streaming video from PBS Video, YouTube, and
Ustream. KLRN, the San Antonio PBS affiliate, will be moderating the event
along with us.
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