Is There Anybody Out There?
Season 37 Episode 3 | 1h 22m 37sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions
Ella Glendining embarks on a quest to connect with others who share her rare disability.
Born with a rare disability, filmmaker Ella Glendining wonders if there is anyone who can share the experience of living in a body like hers. This simple question–one which non disabled people take for granted, leads to a journey to not only others who live like her–but to the realization that meeting them changes how she views herself in the world, as well as many surprises along the way.
Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...
Is There Anybody Out There?
Season 37 Episode 3 | 1h 22m 37sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions
Born with a rare disability, filmmaker Ella Glendining wonders if there is anyone who can share the experience of living in a body like hers. This simple question–one which non disabled people take for granted, leads to a journey to not only others who live like her–but to the realization that meeting them changes how she views herself in the world, as well as many surprises along the way.
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Behind the Lens: Is There Anybody Out There?
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A message from the filmmaker. (51s)
Trailer | Is There Anybody Out There?
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Trailer for Ella Bee Glendining's film Is There Anybody Out There? (2m 13s)
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipMajor funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...