Possibilities is a groundbreaking documentary that explores the enduring legacy of Helen Keller and the contemporary experiences of individuals who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. My guest this week is Tony Stevens, one of the producers of the film and Assistant Vice President of Communications at the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). The film bridges historical achievements with modern accessibility advocacy. It captures the everyday lives of 33 diverse people challenging pervasive misconceptions about visual impairment. The narrative grounds Keller's monumental impact such as her travels to 39 countries as a goodwill ambassador and receiving an honorary doctorate from Harvard, in the present-day realities of the disability rights movement. The film pioneers an innovative, highly inclusive approach to cinematic storytelling by fully integrating open audio description for all audiences. Rather than treating accessibility as a post-production afterthought, the production team incorporated it early in the process to craft a universally shared viewing experience. The audio description, voiced by narrator Satana Howery, deliberately breaks the fourth wall to transform a traditionally functional accessibility feature into a vital, artistic storytelling element. On June 27, 2026, Helen Keller’s 146th birthday, AFB’s award-winning documentary Possibilities made its global streaming debut. Start watching today by searching for Possibilities on Apple TV, Prime Video, Tubi, Biblio+, and Kanopy ⁠Listen Ad-Free on Patreon. ⁠ For just $3 per month, you can get ad-free versions of Fun Facts Daily, Who ARTed and Art Smart. Head over to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FunFactsDailyPod⁠ if you are interested. Check out my other podcasts Fun Facts Daily | Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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