2024 | United States | Short

Don't Look Away

  • English - 35 mins
  • Director | Joseph Lingad
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | Joseph Lingad, Laura Klein, and George Manatos

STATUS: In Distribution

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Born with a rare condition requiring over 50 cranial reconstructive surgeries, Corey searches for normalcy, love, and acceptance in a swipe-left, swipe-right world. The film follows Corey’s daily activities to show how his facial difference impacts his life, friendships, family relations, romantic relationships, and careers and how these experiences shape his personality and perspective. In essence, Don’t Look Away explores how his look affects his ability to live “a normal life” and challenges viewers to question who is really missing out – us or them – when we reject those who look different.

disability awareness personal journey
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