In this episode of "Disability Reality", host Melanie Waldman introduces Daisy Friedman, a young filmmaker whose short film 'Unholy' explores the intersection of disability and Jewish identity. As they discuss the film, Daisy shares her personal journey as a triple organ transplant recipient and the complexities of family dynamics surrounding her disability. The conversation delves into the themes of representation, fear, and the impact of family conversations on understanding disability, culminating in a reflection on the film's powerful narrative and its reception at the Sundance Film Festival. In this conversation, the speaker delves into the complexities of navigating anxiety, family expectations, and the representation of disability in media. They discuss the challenges of casting authentically for a film about chronic illness, the personal sacrifices made in the name of art, and the intersection of fashion and identity. The dialogue highlights the importance of addressing disability myths, the weight of representation, and the emotional maturity required to navigate these themes in both personal and public spheres. Sound Bites "I absolutely loved watching it." "That is such a niche concept." "This is my Sundance debut." "Get your grandmother out of there!" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Disability Reality and Limb Difference Awareness Month 02:01 Introducing Daisy Friedman and Her Film Unholy 04:02 Daisy's Personal Journey and Family Dynamics 05:50 The Impact of Family Conversations on Disability 07:59 Exploring Themes of Fear and Representation in Unholy 10:18 Navigating Anxiety and Family Expectations 11:33 Disability Myths and Family Dynamics 12:28 Chronic Illness Representation in Media 13:52 Casting Challenges and Authenticity in Film 15:11 The Cost of Art and Personal Sacrifice 16:35 Fashion, Identity, and Public Perception 18:04 The Weight of Representation and Legacy Linktree to show: https://linktr.ee/Disabilityrealitypod Theme music from Artlist: Ty Simon "Who's That?"