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All About Change Podcast – Olivier Bernier: My Son Deserves to be Included
The Purposeful Parent Podcast – Olivier Bernier speaks about Inclusion in the Classroom
Child Life on Call Podcast – Olivier’s Story: A Film Inspired by a Son with Down Syndrome
All Things Disability Podcast – Olivier Bernier Discusses Fighting for Inclusive Education
What Makes You Tick Podcast – Fighting the Segregation of People with Disabilities, an interview with Olivier and Hilda Bernier
Toledo Parent – Olivier Bernier talks about Forget Me Not and offers advice for viewers and parents
Director Q&A – Olivier Bernier answers questions about Forget Me Not after MMJCCM screening
The Art of Parenting Podcast – Olivier Bernier joins Jeanne-Marie Paynel to discuss what it means to be your child’s advocate
Advocating for Inclusion w/ Olivier Bernier – Dr. Cam interviews Forget Me Not’s director about the inequities of education as part of the Parenting Teens podcast
Enlightening Documentary ‘Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom’ Released – an article by Michael D. Coffey
Always Looking Up Podcast – Olivier joins host Jillian Curwen to discuss Emilio’s story and the importance of inclusion in the classroom
TruthOut – Segregating Disabled Children From Their Peers Doesn’t Help Them, Advocates Say
PBS MetroFocus – Olivier and Hilda Bernier join PBS’ MetroFocus to discuss the film’s release and their journey with Emilio.
REVIEW – “SHOWS HOW ABSOLUTELY FRUSTRATING IT IS FOR FAMILIES WITH A VISION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILD TO RUN INTO A BRICK WALL FROM SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WHO RECOMMENDED A SEGREGATED SETTING.” – TIM VILLEGAS, THE WEEKLYISH
REVIEW – “PARENTS FIGHT BACK AGAINST PROPOSED LAWS THAT WOULD KEEP CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES FROM ATTENDING THEIR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL.” – ALONSO DURALDE, THE WRAP
REVIEW – “INFORMATIVE AND INSPIRING “ – MATTHEW ROBINSON, DARKOFTHEMATINEE.COM
OFFICIAL SELECTION – BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL – NOVEMBER 10TH
REVIEW – DOVE.ORG RATED “HIGHLIGHTS THE INJUSTICES OF A POWERFUL SYSTEM”
FILM NEWS – CINEMA LIBRE STUDIO ACQUIRES FORGET ME NOT FOR RELEASE
REVIEW – “INSPIRING” – CHRIS REED, HAMMER TO NAIL
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS HEHIR (1950-2022)
Dr. Thomas Hehir, interviewed in Forget Me Not, passed away in June of 2022. In remembrance of Thomas and his legacy fighting for inclusive education, we wanted to share his speech from the 2019 World Down Syndrome Day at the UN.
La Presse – Quand Le Système Scolaire Nuit à L’inclusion
If you’re able to read and understand French, don’t miss this article and interview with Olivier from Quebecois La Presse!
Inclusive Education Project Podcast – A Conversation with Hilda & Olivier Bernier
Hosted by Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie, the Inclusive Education Project Podcast focuses on disability rights as the next frontier of civil rights, starting by building a society that provides equal opportunity for education to all students. Hilda and Olivier stop by the podcast to tell their story and discuss the future of inclusive education.
Claudia Magazine – Interview with the Director
Ahead of Forget Me Not’s Brazilian release, director Olivier Bernier sat down with Claudia Magazine for an interview about the film and his family. The article is written in Portuguese, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a look!
Human Rights Watch Film Festival – Forget Me Not Q&A
This Q&A took place immediately following the film’s premiere on May 19th as part of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival. Featuring Hilda + Olivier Bernier as well as a panel of experts from the film and beyond, this livestream event provided an opportunity to field questions from the public about the film and inclusion in general.
The Lucky Few Podcast – Hilda and Olivier Bernier discuss the film
The Lucky Few Podcast shouts the worth of people with Down syndrome. On this episode, Olivier Bernier and his wife Hilda speak with hosts Heather Avis, Micha Boyett, and Mercedes Lara about the making of the film Forget Me Not and how it shaped their understand of inclusion and their son Emilio’s future.
Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2021 Lineup Review
A preview for the 2021 Human Rights Watch Film Festival, this article contains a brief review of the film.
LI in the AM – Olivier Bernier and Christian Killoran talk inclusion with Jay Oliver
Director Olivier Bernier and lawyer Attorney Christian Killoran, who appears in the film, stopped by 103.9 LI New Radio to speak with host Jay Oliver about the lengthy fight to include their sons, Emilio and Aiden, in general education classrooms.
The Southhampton Press – Documentary shines light on Killoran Family’s fight for inclusion in education.
This article provides further insight into the story of Aiden Killoran, who appears in the documentary. Now 16 years old, Aiden and his family have been fighting for Aiden’s inclusion in typical classrooms for years.
Chalkbeat – This family wanted an inclusive NYC preschool for their son with Down syndrome
Director Olivier Bernier sat down to talk inclusion with Chalkbeat, an NYC publication sharing news about education in the city.
WNYC “All Of It” – Interview w/ Olivier Bernier
Director Olivier Bernier made an appearance on the WNYC show “All Of It”, where he spoke to host Alison Stewart about the film’s upcoming premiere and what making the film taught him. The segment also features call-ins from viewers who speak about the film and ask Olivier questions.
Brooklyn, USA Podcast – Ep 48: We’ve Been Waiting For You
Listen to director Olivier Bernier’s guest appearance on the Brooklyn USA podcast where he weighs in on the value of inclusion and what building a future that welcomes disabled students entails.
Variety – Inclusion Impact Report
As a feature filmmaker and documentarian, Bernier has collected a literal lifetime of footage of his son Emilio, who has down syndrome. With the help of a $400,000 grant from Videocamp Film Fund, he is now turning that material into an eye-opening documentary about searching for an inclusive education in New York City for his son called “Forget Me Not.”
Disability Horizons – Forget Me Not: A Film About Inclusive Education
US director Olivier Bernier has been awarded $400,000 to make a film about the search for his son’s inclusive education. Olivier Bernier’s film was selected from more than 150 entries around the world for the Videocamp Film Fund 2018.
Film News – Olivier Bernier documentary wins $400,000 Videocamp Film Fund
New York based director Olivier Bernier has been selected as the recipient of the $400,000 Videocamp Film Fund 2018. Bernier wowed the judging panel with his proposal for an intimate documentary following his own search for an inclusive school for his son Emilio, who was born with Down Syndrome.
Disabled World – Director Olivier Bernier to Make Film About Inclusive Education Search for Son
US director Olivier Bernier awarded $400,000 to make film about personal search for son’s inclusive education, Bernier’s film was selected from over 150 entries from around the world for the Videocamp Film Fund 2018.