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A New Kind of Listening
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Durham, North Carolina 27701

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What people are saying…

A New Kind of Listening is a memorable demonstration of the possibilities for community inclusion. I was moved by the social connections and meaningful interactions between the group members with and without disabilities. I recommend this film as a media resource for those in the arts and education.
Zachary S. Rossetti, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Special Education Program, Boston University

…The most remarkable participant is Chris, a young man who was mislabled as profoundly mentally retarded before being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. After years of having no means of communication, Chris is given the tools that enable his thoughts to be heard—and his insight is so dramatic that project organizer and director Richard Reho elevates him to the position of co-director. In a heartbreaking sequence, Reho liberates Chris from his wheelchair and carefully cradles him on the ground, evoking a poignant reaction from Chris (one of the most beautiful moments I’ve ever seen in a nonfiction film)…[a] daring attempt to address—and correct—harsh stereotypes regarding the developmentally disabled, this is highly recommended.
Video Librarian

TASH is an international organization seeking equity, opportunity and inclusion for people with disabilities. A New Kind of Listening was selected for the “2010 TASH Positive Images in the Media Award” because it demonstrates new possibilities for community inclusion, communication and friendship. A New Kind of Listening is a valuable film for educators, students and service providers in the disability field.
Barb Trader, Executive Director, TASH

A New Kind of Listening is a very powerful tool that challenges assumptions and stereotypes associated with having a disability. I use this film in my teaching and training to validate the significant importance of recognizing each person as a unique and capable individual. This film also demonstrates the use of “facilitated communication,” showing the effectiveness of this type of support when conducted with the proper skill and intent. One of the great gifts and messages of the film is that it reinforces the notion that, regardless of the barriers, we must actively seek and support possibilities and opportunities for all people.
Chris Egan, MSW, LCSW, Coordinator, Developmental Disabilities Training Institute,  Jordan Institute for Families, School of Social Work, UNC-Chapel Hill

This beautifully successful plea for the inclusive arts movement is strongly recommended for collections serving special populations and those in the arts. Difficult to forget, it should offer inspiration for parents and teachers of special needs children.
Library Journal, August 2011

A New Kind of Listening is a unique media resource that I recommend to university professors teaching theatre education and community arts courses. Protecting and nurturing human diversity in all its forms is essential to creating just and sustainable communities. This film demonstrates that listening is more than something we do with our ears but with our hearts and hands. I know it has motivated me and my students to make choices that keep us open to all the creative potential in our classrooms.
Lise Kloeppel, Assistant Professor of Drama, University of North Carolina at Asheville

The filmmakers are available to attend screenings at conferences, workshops, festivals, and grassroots events.; and co-producer Polly Medlicott leads workshops in conjunction with screening events. If you are interested in bringing the filmmakers to your event or want to discuss possible workshops please contact us

Contact us is you would like to rent the film for a one-time screening event.