FILMS
FEATURE
Tell Them You Love Me
Nick August-Perna|United States|English|103 MIN|2023
Cerebral Palsy
Care Giving
Consent
Assistive Technology
Relationships
Crime
Disability Rights
This true-crime documentary follows the story of an esteemed university professor who becomes embroiled in a controversial affair with Derrick Johnson, a non-verbal man with cerebral palsy, leading to a criminal trial that would challenge our perceptions of disability and the nature of consent. Through exclusive footage and interviews, this feature documentary weaves a riveting and nuanced story about communication, race, and sex.