Thank you NYC! What a fabulous week @blindafdoc had at @reelabilitiesny ! We were honored to be a part of this prestigious and impactful festival, and to be among extraordinary humans doing important work and amplifying powerful stories. Thank you Issac Zablocki, Ravit Turjeman, and Connor Roach for your hospitality and belief in Blind AF! Thank you @lcarterlong and @kamorfoot@jbfc_pville@guidingeyes for thoughtful discussions with our amazing audiences! Much love to my NY family who came out to support! ***TURN UP the volume and listen to “Undefeated, Unafraid” Blind AF’s original song recorded by the brilliant @raieoflite ! 🔥❤️#blindaf #shawncheshire #womenmakemovies #featuredocumentary #reframingdisability #inclusion #nyc #womeninfilm #reelabilitiesfilmfestival #filmfestival #documentary 📸: Ed Cody/JBFC
3600 miles, 60 straight days, blind.
Shawn Cheshire, a blind female Paralympic champion and multiple world-record holder, sets out to become the first blind person to ride a single, non-tandem, bike across the US. World premiered at #BFF10, Blind AF documents the historic test of the human spirit, and resilience in the face of fear, to tell a multi-faceted story of trauma, transcendence and healing power of self-belief.
Check out where to watch the film at @blindafdoc
A highlight of Bentonville @bfffestival was talking with @seligpolyscope and @jennrohmhome about how Blind AF came to be and what we discovered in the process. Happy to see this interview in the wild! Thank you guys! To see more of interview, link in bio. ⬆️ #Blindaf #bentonvillefilmfestival #featuredocumentary #womenmakemovies #festivalcircuit #womeninfilm #bfffestival #interview #walmart #cocacola #shawncheshire #blind #facingfear #anythingispossible
Blind AF new trailer out! …….
A blind female Paralympic champion and multiple world-record holder sets out to become the first blind person to ride a single, non-tandem, bike across the US – 3600 miles in 60 straight days – while confronting painful truths about her past that she’s spent a lifetime trying to outrun. Blind AF documents this historic test of the human spirit, and resilience in the face of fear, to tell a multi-faceted story of trauma, transcendence and healing power of self-belief. #blindaf #shawncheshire #featuredocumentary #womenmakemovies #selfbelief #blindwoman #facingfear #breakingbarriers #anythingispossible #womeninfilm
New York peeps come on out!! Thrilled and honored that Blind AF will be screening at the 17th annual @reelabilitiesny April 3-9th! Wonder Woman herself, @shawn_cheshire , and I will be there for talkbacks at both screenings. Tickets/Info ⬆️ link in bio. See you soon!
#blindaf #shawncheshire #reframingdisability #filmfestival #documentary #inclusion #accessibility #womenmakemovies #featuredocumentary
✨ On this #InternationalWomensDay, we are thrilled to spotlight @Shawn_Cheshire , an Army veteran, Blind Paralympic champion, and the first person to cross the country on a single, non-tandem bicycle. Don't miss @BlindAFdoc , a documentary following her remarkable story, by @GinaLevay .
For more details and tickets visit: https://zurl.co/7ySca
#BlindAF #Paralympian #Veterans #RFFNY25 #ReelAbilities #DisabilityRepresentation
Thank you Sedona! The vortex is real! It’s no wonder why @sedonafilmfestival was named one of the top 25 coolest festivals in the world... The Blind AF crew @shawn_cheshire and @benjamin_soto and I had a blast... amazing hospitality and energy from Sedona community, meeting incredible filmmakers and watching their extraordinary films. Gorgeous hikes and trail runs. AND taking home top honors for Best Of Fest Documentary! ❤️ Here’s a recap of the love! Until next time! #blindaf #sedonafilmfestival #shawncheshire #womenmakemovies #filmfestivalcircuit #featuredocumentary #bestoffest
Blind AF won Best of Fest Documentary @sedonafilmfestival ! Honored to be recognized at this amazing fest, especially among the other incredible documentaries in this category. Thank you Patrick Schweiss, Jerry Hartleben and all the staff who made our time there magical. The response and energy were truly extraordinary. Beyond gratitude to Wonder Woman @shawn_cheshire and the badass Blind AF team, who believed in this film from day one! Onward we go! #blindaf #shawncheshire #womenmakemovies #featuredocumentary #sedonafilmfestival #filmfestivals #featuredoc
The last couple weeks in Florida were 🔥🔥! Thank you @fliffofficial for having us and making Blind AF’s southeast premiere a success! Amazing energy. Full and effusive crowds. We had such a fab time with the #BlindAF team. It was only fitting that the fierce women cyclists @pinksirensports ,kicked things off with a group ride with @shawn_cheshire that morning. AND we had an our first impact event at the extraordinary @themiamilighthouse , honored and inspired to have this opportunity. Onward we go !
What an amazing week in Bentonville! ❤️ Non-stop fun, energy and inspiration. Thank you to @bfffestival , @dreaclark and team for superb hospitality and an incredible launch of Blind AF. Sold out premiere and the response was effusive and encouraging. Grateful to be there with many of the Blind AF family who made it all possible. Special thanks @passionpointcollective for their steadfast belief and support since day 1. Onward!!! #blindaf #documentary #bff2024 #featuredocumentary #filmmaker #directorproducer #filmfestivallife #bentonvillefilmfestival #shawncheshire #womenmakemovies 📷 @d_whyte
In 2019, when I asked Shawn Cheshire how she felt about us working together to tell her story, I didn’t know where it would take us. I’m humbled by her bravery, vulnerability and trust. Beyond thrilled and grateful that it’s premiering tonight at @bfffestival
Blind AF
A blind female Paralympic champion and multiple world-record holder sets out to become the first blind person to ride a single, non-tandem, bike across the US – 3600 miles in 60 straight days – while confronting painful truths about her past that she’s spent a lifetime trying to outrun. Blind AF documents this historic test of the human spirit, and resilience in the face of fear, to tell a multi-faceted story of trauma, transcendence and healing power of self-belief.
Director & Producer: Gina LeVay
Executive Producers: Jeff Zimbalist & Colby Gottert
Cinematography: Benjamin Soto & Cristobal de Alba
Editor: Michael Culyba
Composer: Max Avery Litchenstein
Animation: Padraic Driscoll & Andrew Lyndon
That was so much fun! thank you @knwanews ! Very early morning wake up to talk with Jaclyn House about Blind AF and its premiere at @bfffestival this week! #blindaf #bff2024
