An intimate portrait of two women with disabilities who are determined to live independent, non-institutionalized lives.
BODY & SOUL:
Diana & Kathy
Diana Braun and Kathleen Conour approached Alice Elliott at the 2001 National Arc Convention, and asked her to make a documentary about them. At first Alice was reluctant to take on another project, since she had just finished The Collector of Bedford Street. Kathy, however, was persistent in her emails, so when Alice was in Chicago in the Spring of 2002, she decided to take her camera and travel to Springfield. Diana and Kathy welcomed her and were willing participants. The result is Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy.
Diana and Kathy are friends and advocates, who continue to explore innovative solutions for people with disabilities. From their experience living outside of institutions for 35 years, they became advocates for choices in housing for people with disabilities.
Kathy is concerned and interested in how people with disabilities can plan for and receive end of life hospice care. If you would like to contact Diana or Kathy about any of their activities please email them at: D&K@welcomechange.org.
If you would like to know more about the film, please email Alice Elliott, the director, at director@welcomechange.org.
News & Updates
Awards Update
Posted 71 days ago
Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy has recently been awarded the Council on Foundation’s Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Film & Digital Media.
To find out more about the documentary filmmaker Henry Hampton and his achievements, click here.
For a full list of awards the film has received, check out our Awards Page
The Official DVDs Arrive!
Posted 113 days ago
We are very happy to announce that the official Body & Soul DVDs have finally arrived! The official DVDs are professionally authored and printed and include a number of accessibility and special features, including:
English Captioning
English Audio Description
Spanish, French, German, and Arabic Subtitles
Interview with the Director
Extra Scenes
Archival Footage
This means that from this point on, these official DVDs will be available for both Home Video and Institutional purchases. Home Video orders will continue to be accepted through this website while institutional copies are now available for purchase through New Day Films.
We will soon be sending out our fall newsletter to everyone currently signed up to our email list with more information on these new DVDs for individuals and organizations who have already purchased Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy on DVD.
Upcoming Screenings!
Posted 137 days ago
This fall, Diana and Kathy are traveling across the country to attend a number of conferences and festivals. Are they going to be in a city near you? Find out here: Upcoming Screenings
Donate Now!
Posted 144 days ago
We are now accepting online tax-deductible donations via Paypal through our new fiscal sponsor, Cine Qua Non, Inc. Help support Kathy and Diana’s outreach and advocacy as they travel the country with the film, continuing to advocate for the right for people with disabilities to live independently. Donations are accepted in any amount.
Click on the “Donate!” button in the menu above or click here for more information on how to donate.
Grade School Study Guide Now Available
Posted 208 days ago
The Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy study guide for teachers and students (Grades 6-12) is now available to view and download through the website’s “Education & Advocacy” section.
The guide is intended to enhance students’ experience of the film by encouraging discussions and deepening awareness of disability related issues.
To find out more information and to view the guide, click here.