D Is for Distance

In "D Is for Distance," a powerful documentary essay unfolds as a poignant exploration of post-truth era anxieties, set against the backdrop of one young man's unwavering determination to overcome the trials of his childhood epilepsy. Through a masterful montage of contemporary footage, archival materials, and cinematic history, this film reveals how a single individual's struggle became an emblematic representation of our world's struggles with distance, disconnection, and resilience. With Jodhi May and Louis Petit, "D Is for Distance" is a deeply personal and universally relatable exploration of the human spirit's capacity to persevere in the face of adversity.