Directed by B. Monet
The Divas With Disabilities Project is proud to present a short film documentary directed by the award-winning filmmaker B. Monét.
This film centers the powerful journey of Dr. Donna Rena Walton, founder of The Divas With Disabilities Project and a movement maker amplifying the voices of Black and Brown women with disabilities.
Through intimate storytelling and striking visuals, this film weaves together Donna’s transformation, her mission, and the legacy she’s building.
The film also amplifies the voices and visions of Black and Brown women with disabilities—artists, advocates, and icons—who are reshaping the narrative and reclaiming the lens.
Filmed on location in both Washington, D.C. and New York City, the documentary captures moments of joy, movement, and truth in two iconic backdrops of culture and activism. Each frame is a declaration: We are here, we are radiant, and we are rising.
This project is more than a film. It is a movement rooted in visibility, artistry, and justice. It is a cinematic celebration of unapologetic beauty, power, and legacy.
It invites viewers to witness the brilliance of disabled women as they define themselves—on their own terms.
Visibility is power—and this film demands to be seen.
We invite you to explore, support, and share.
Because representation isn’t a trend—it’s a legacy.
A Look Behind the Scenes
Spotlight: Zazel in Divas With Disabilities
Captured in motion, wrapped in color, and radiant with joy—Zazel embodies the spirit of Divas With Disabilities, a short film documentary directed by B. Monét.
Filmed on location in Washington, D.C. and New York City, this image is more than a portrait. It’s a declaration of presence, power, and legacy. Zazel’s stance, her smile, and the billowing turquoise scarf speak to the courage and artistry of disabled women who continue to shine—no matter what.
This film centers the voices of Black and Brown disabled women who are reshaping the narrative through unapologetic beauty and truth.
Featuring Zazel and DWD founder Donna Rena Walton, Divas With Disabilities is a movement in motion.
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We’re 56% funded, and now we need your help to finish strong.
Your donation supports the next phase of our journey — post-production, editing, sound, and color — so that we can share this story with the world.
If this project speaks to you, please give or share our campaign today.
Click here to support the campaign and help bring this story to life.
What’s Next?
We’re currently raising $10,000 to complete post-production and bring this story to the world. Click one of the links below if you’d like to donate to this film project or to The Divas With Disabilities Project.
To specifically donate to the documentary film, click here.
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All contributions to The Divas With Disabilities Project are tax-deductible and support our ongoing mission of empowerment and representation.
For media inquiries or partnership interest, contact info@divaswithdisabilities.org.
The following brochure about the documentary can be viewed and downloaded as a pdf below the images.
