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My Father, Locked in His Body but Soaring Free - Kitra Cahana - TEDMED

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TEDMED Courses Photography Courses Storytelling Courses Personal Narratives Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a powerful visual narrative at TEDMED as photographer Kitra Cahana presents the remarkable journey of her father following a severe brainstem stroke. Witness the transformation of a catastrophic event into an inspiring and imaginative spiritual experience. Delve into the development of a new visual language that captures the essence of her father's locked-in syndrome and his soaring spirit. Follow the progression from the initial alphabet-based communication to the profound spiritual dimensions her father encounters. Gain insight into the photographer's unique perspective as she documents her father's condition and voice. Conclude with a deeper understanding of resilience, adaptation, and the human spirit's capacity to transcend physical limitations.

Syllabus

Intro
Reading the alphabet
Calling out my name
The cocoon of healing
I entered another dimension
Photographing my father
My fathers voice
My fathers perspective
Conclusion


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TEDMED

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