I Didn’t See You There Delve Deeper

When a circus tent goes up outside his Oakland apartment, a disabled filmmaker launches into a meditative journey exploring the history of freakdom, vision, and (in)visibility. Shot from the director's physical perspective — mounted to his wheelchair or handheld — I Didn't See You There serves as a clear rebuke to the norm of disabled people being seen and not heard. Winner, 2022 Sundance, U.S. Documentary Director and Grand Jury Prize nominee.

Spurred by the spectacle of a circus tent outside his Oakland apartment, a disabled filmmaker launches into a meditative journey exploring the history of freakdom, vision, and (in)visibility. Shot from director Reid Davenport’s physical perspective – mounted to his wheelchair or handheld – I Didn’t See You There serves as a clear rebuke to the norm of disabled people being seen and not heard.

These suggested readings provide a range of perspectives on issues raised by the POV documentary I Didn’t See You There and allow for deeper engagement.

Bianca Laureano/ Delve Deeper Writer

Courtney B. Cook, PhD / Education Manager, POV

Jordan Thomas/ Education Assistant, POV