Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy

Disability advocates model a grand experiment in independent living.
by
Alice Elliott
2008
40 mins

Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy, directed by Academy Award-nominee Alice Elliott, is a look at an unusual, symbiotic relationship between two people some would call profoundly disabled. Two of the country's most remarkable advocates for people with disabilities, Diana Braun, who has Down Syndrome, and Kathy Conour, who has cerebral palsy, met three decades ago and vowed to fight to live independent lives. Told in an intimate vérité style, the film is a story of a compelling and creative friendship, as Diana and Kathy model a grand experiment in independent living.

Director Commentary

Every month, director Alice Elliott curates Trusted Source, a newsletter featuring short, engaging and well-produced videos and multimedia about people with disabilities. She also suggests how to use this media for training, education and outreach.

To subscribe to Trusted Source, visit http://www.WelcomeChange.org/news-press/

Best,

Alice Elliott & The Welcome Change Team

Features and Languages

Film Features

  • Audio Description
  • Closed Captioning
  • DVD Extras
  • Subtitles
  • Resources for Educators

Subtitle/Caption Languages

  • French
  • Spanish

Promotional Material

Promotional Stills

A still from the New Day Film Body & Soul: Diana and Kathy. Two women lean into each other, with the red haired woman’s cheek pressing against the side of the gray haired woman’s forehead. The red haired woman is wearing a blue shirt with white stars and the gray haired woman wears a red shirt. They both look towards the camera and smile.

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