An intimate portrait of two women with disabilities who are determined to live independent, non-institutionalized lives.
BODY & SOUL:
Diana & Kathy
Diana Braun and Kathleen Conour approached Alice Elliott at the 2001 National Arc Convention, and asked her to make a documentary about them. At first Alice was reluctant to take on another project, since she had just finished The Collector of Bedford Street. Kathy, however, was persistent in her emails, so when Alice was in Chicago in the Spring of 2002, she decided to take her camera and travel to Springfield. Diana and Kathy welcomed her and were willing participants. The result is Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy.
Diana and Kathy are friends and advocates, who continue to explore innovative solutions for people with disabilities. From their experience living outside of institutions for 35 years, they became advocates for choices in housing for people with disabilities.
Kathy is concerned and interested in how people with disabilities can plan for and receive end of life hospice care. If you would like to contact Diana or Kathy about any of their activities please email them at: D&K@welcomechange.org.
If you would like to know more about the film, please email Alice Elliott, the director, at director@welcomechange.org.
News & Updates
Upcoming Screenings!
Posted 15 days ago
This fall, Diana and Kathy are traveling across the country to attend a number of conferences and festivals. Are they going to be in a city near you? Find out here: Upcoming Screenings
Grade School Study Guide Now Available
Posted 86 days ago
The Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy study guide for teachers and students (Grades 6-12) is now available to view and download through the website’s “Education & Advocacy” section.
The guide is intended to enhance students’ experience of the film by encouraging discussions and deepening awareness of disability related issues.
To find out more information and to view the guide, click here.
Superfest!
Posted 96 days ago
Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy has three upcoming screenings at Superfest, the longest running disability film festival in the world. The film is very honored to have received the Best of Festival Award. If you are in the Berkeley area, be sure to take advantage of the upcoming festival!
Superfest XXVIII
Gaia Arts Center
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA, 94704
Friday, June 20th at 12:00 pm
Saturday, June 21st at 2:40 pm
Sunday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm
DVDs Now Available for Purchase
Posted 97 days ago
Home video and institutional copies of the Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy DVD are available for purchase through the website. Simply click on the “Buy Films” option in the site menu above.
The DVDs with special features, closed captioning, audio description, and subtitles are not yet available but will be here soon. If you wish to purchase a copy of the film now, you may exchange the copy for the full DVD with special features when it becomes available for an additional $5 shipping and handling charge.
Donate Now!
Posted 124 days ago
We are now accepting online tax-deductible donations via Paypal through our new fiscal sponsor, Cine Qua Non, Inc. Help support Kathy and Diana’s outreach and advocacy as they travel the country with the film, continuing to advocate for the right for people with disabilities to live independently. Donations are accepted in any amount.
Click on the “Donate!” button in the menu above or click here for more information on how to donate.