White Nine
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White Nine
Directed by Nilou Safinya • 2026 • 29 min
AVAILABLE FOR 48H AFTER FIRST PLAY
Topics
Related Disabilities
Accessibility
White Nine
Directed by Nilou Safinya • 2026 • 29 min
AVAILABLE FOR 48H AFTER FIRST PLAY
Film Information
After sustaining devastating spinal cord injuries in the 1960s, three teen boys form an unbreakable bond and dedicate their lives to the independent living movement. WHITE NINE chronicles their journey as activists fighting for civil rights, independence, and accessibility, blending archival footage, interviews, and animation. The film celebrates perseverance, solidarity, and social change, highlighting how individuals with physical disabilities transform personal adversity into collective empowerment. Audiences witness the enduring impact of advocacy, resilience, and courage, gaining insight into the historical and ongoing struggle for disability rights in the United States.
Genre
short
Language
English
Country
US
Year
2026
Cast & Crew
Director: Nilou Safinya
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