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Vision Portraits

(Rodney Evans, 2019)

Rodney Evans in person

Man holding cane, sitting on train

Vision Portraits explores the personal story of filmmaker Rodney Evans (Brother to Brother, The Happy Sad) as he confronts his loss of sight due to a rare, irreversible genetic condition. In an effort to understand how this might impact his creative future, Evans turns to three visually impaired artists: photographer John Dugdale, dancer Kayla Hamilton, and writer Ryan Knighton. While the artists share how they’ve adapted their practices, they also discuss how their loss of sight has lead them to break new creative ground. Evans’ own scientific and creative journey through his increasingly sightless world unfolds throughout the film, leaving viewers with a deeper understanding that loss of sight doesn’t have to mean a loss of vision. (78 mins., DCP)

Man holding cane, sitting on train

Vision Portraits, image courtesy of The Film Collaborative

Man in sunglasses holding cane and microphone

Vision Portraits, image courtesy of The Film Collaborative

Man behind a video camera

Vision Portraits, image courtesy of The Film Collaborative

Woman in white shirt facing the camera

Vision Portraits, image courtesy of The Film Collaborative

Person looking pensive with light flares in background

Vision Portraits, image courtesy of The Film Collaborative

Shirtless man standing with eyes closed

Vision Portraits, image courtesy of The Film Collaborative

SEASON SUPPORT FOR FILM/VIDEO
Rohauer Collection Foundation

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Ohio Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Nationwide Foundation

SUPPORT FOR ARTS ACCESS
Cardinal Health Foundation
Huntington Bank

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