When I Walk
# When I Walk

When I Walk is a 2013 autobiographical documentary film directed by Jason DaSilva. The film follows DaSilva during the seven years following his diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis. When I Walk premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, won Best Canadian Feature Documentary at the 2013 HotDocs Film Festival, and won an Emmy for the News & Documentary Emmy Award.

## Content

In 2006, 25-year-old established film-maker Jason DaSilva collapsed on a beach while on holiday, months after his diagnosis for multiple sclerosis. Realizing that his condition could no longer be ignored, he decided to produce a documentary. The film focuses on the changes in his relationships with his mother and partner as his condition develops.

DaSilva's story has since been expanded with a 2019 documentary sequel entitled When We Walk.

## Reception

### Critical response

When I Walk was positively received by critics. The film was named a Critic's Pick by The New York Times and Village Voice. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 7.76/10.

### Awards

* News & Documentary Emmy Award 2015 - Outstanding Informational Programming
* Best Canadian Feature - Hot Docs 2013
* Audience Award - Vancouver International Film Festival 2013
* Grand Jury Prize - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2013
* Best Canadian Documentary and Audience Award - Global Visions Film Festival 2014
* Social Justice Award - San Diego Asian Film Festival 2013
