VIEW FROM THE FLOOR

Synopsis

Mindie Lind has had a deep obsession with performance and a profound love of the stage from a very young age. As Mindie also has no legs, it wasn’t long before news crews, national telethons, and even Maury Povich arrived to capture her in action, always portraying even the simplest activities as inspirational. These early headlines of “Overcoming Obstacles Despite Disability” led Mindie to a lifelong struggle with imposter syndrome as she pursued her creative ambitions, always wondering if she’s a hit or a hack, talented or typecast, superstar or supercrip. This short film, which was created in support of a longer feature, explores the singular experience of exceptionalism, exploitation and imposter syndrome within disability. Incorporating vibrant animation and beautiful score, View From the Floor is a bold, irreverent, and entertaining memoir of disability as told by crip culture champion, Mindie Lind.