When I Walk
2013 Canadian film
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When I Walk is a 2013 autobiographical documentary film directed by Jason DaSilva. The film follows DaSilva during the seven years following his diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis. When I Walk premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival,[1] won Best Canadian Feature Documentary at the 2013 HotDocs Film Festival,[2] and won an Emmy for the News & Documentary Emmy Award.[3][4]
- Jason DaSilva
- Alice Cook
- Jason DaSilva
- Alice Cook
- Leigh DaSilva
- Jason DaSilva
- Alice Cook
- Marianne D'Souza
- Leigh DaSilva
- Daniel DaSilva
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| Directed by | Jason DaSilva |
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| Music by | Jeff Beal |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Countries | Canada United States |
| Language | English |
Content
In 2006, 25-year-old established film-maker Jason DaSilva collapsed on a beach while on holiday, months after his diagnosis for multiple sclerosis. Realizing that his condition could no longer be ignored, he decided to produce a documentary. The film focuses on the changes in his relationships with his mother and partner as his condition develops.
DaSilva's story has since been expanded with a 2019 documentary sequel entitled When We Walk.
Reception
Critical response
When I Walk was positively received by critics. The film was named a Critic's Pick by The New York Times and Village Voice.[5][6] On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 7.76/10.[7]
Awards
- News & Documentary Emmy Award 2015 - Outstanding Informational Programming[3][4]
- Best Canadian Feature - Hot Docs 2013[8]
- Audience Award - Vancouver International Film Festival 2013[9]
- Grand Jury Prize - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2013[10]
- Best Canadian Documentary and Audience Award - Global Visions Film Festival 2014 [11]
- Social Justice Award - San Diego Asian Film Festival 2013[12]
