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REVEL IN THE LIGHT
The Story of Rebecca Beayni
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Rebecca’s gentle spirit bursts in and through the seams of her physical disability. She is a woman whose openness to life touches and stirs those in the world around her; a testament to love and family and the amazing mystery of hope.
A group of families who have sons and daughters with disabilities decided to have the video, Revel in the Light, produced in 2004. "The video was completed in March 2005 by Deiren Masterson (MasterWorks Productions)." They wanted a short video that could be used to inspire people, teach them a different way of looking at things and to, above all else, help society see their sons and daughters as the treasures that they are. These parents feel that, not only are their sons and daughters gifted, but that they can actually lead the world to a more compassionate, collaborative and loving way of living. The Zulu term, “Ubuntu” which is defined loosely as “my humanity is inextricably bound up in your humanity” resonates with them.
Revel in the Light is meant to teach, transform and to invite the audience to action in changing their communities to ensure that all are welcomed and supported to be active participating citizens. It is a call for justice for those who have been traditionally left out of the mainstream of society. In the 8 months since its release, the video has had an impact on government officials at all levels, including the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (shown in Japan), the UN organization for Middle Eastern and North African countries (shown in Jordan), the United Nations committee on developing a convention on the rights of the disabled (shown in New York City). It has also reached the offices of Federal Ministers such as Ken Dryden from Social Development as well as the federal office for human rights. Politicians and bureaucrats at the local level have also viewed, Revel in the Light.
It is being shown throughout school boards and is being used for the training of all principals and vice principals throughout all catholic school boards in Ontario. Individual teachers have purchased it to assist their students in seeing others through a lens of giftedness.
Rebecca's Website
30-Second Preview (YouTube)
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