That article reminds me of many others that I read about good invisible
artist, sociologist, and other professionals. These article overemphasize
the "impairment and overcoming it in a regular abelist world. All this
article tells me, sadly. is about C.p. and medical facts or fictions.
But,... who is Dan? Where is the writer ? Where is his talent?
How is this different than how the media talked about Helen Keller, at one
end of the 20 century, how they portrayed Adrienne Ash after the debate
with Singer? When is it going to change?
Maria
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From: "Gambler Showboat" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 1:26 PM
Subject: King Gimp
> Greetings All ....
>
> There is an interesting article on King Gimp ("King Gimp," Unquenched) in
> The Washington Post's Sunday April 2, 2000 Arts Section (Section G).
> This article is about Dan Keplinger, the Artist in the documentary, and
> the film makers. I recommend those who are interested to check it out on
> the Washington Post's web site ... www.washingtonpost.com.
>
> I didn't watch the Oscars. But in this article there's a little
> discussion about what happened when the announcement of who won was
> made....."Those who don't know him saw a man fall out of his wheelchair
> and land on the floor. Those who know him saw a man 'explode with joy.'
> ........ I was doing my victory dance." In retrospect .. one of the film
> makers said s/he wished they made a statement when they got up there on
> stage that "Dan's okay. He's just celebrating with us." Read the
> article ... good reading!
>
> For those with cable access, the documentary will air on HBO on June 5.
>
> Elizabeth
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