A new documentary titled "Brailled It" provides an immersive look into the 2024 Braille Challenge, a literacy competition for blind and visually impaired schoolchildren. The film, released today, uniquely features footage captured by three of its student participants.
Emmy-winning director David Grabias, known for previous documentary projects, equipped student competitors with cameras, allowing them to film their experiences. Grabias stated that the students were tasked with making the film, with his team assisting in its assembly.
The documentary highlights the stories of Salome Cummins, a high schooler from Missouri; Christopher Morgan, a Georgian student; and Isaiah Gauthier, a 10-year-old from Saskatchewan. All three are credited as directors alongside Grabias and Brendon Schulze.
The Braille Challenge, which has run for 26 years and seen approximately 22,000 participants globally, tests reading and writing skills using Braille. The film aims to offer insight into the competition and the daily lives of visually impaired individuals.