One of the most honored motion pictures of our day…

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A bronze plaque on a sidewalk in Lawrence, Kansas, says of Leo Beuerman: “Remember Me, I’m that little Man gone blind. I used to sell Pencils on the street Corner.” Five years before he died in 1974, Leo A. Beuerman was the subject of a documentary film that still resonates, and that allows us all to honor his wish to be remembered. “Leo Beuerman” tells the story of a man with severe disabilities who refused to succumb to self-pity or fear, and who maintained and shared a positive outlook toward life and toward his fellow man. It’s a heartwarming, motivational program that can highlight any discussion about disabilities, and can contribute to better understanding for people with disabilities and those who live with and around them. The film’s many honors include a nomination for an Academy Award.

13 Minute Film • 33 Minutes Special Features • Release Year: 1969

Special Features Reel

Special Features Include:

Three Lessons (5 Minutes)

Filmmaker Jim Payne discusses the three lessons he has learned in dealing with special needs persons generally, and Leo Beuerman specifically.

Memorabilia (7 Minutes)

Jim Payne reads excepts from Leo Beuerman’s autobiography. Footage courtesy of Watkins Community Museum of History, Lawrence, Kansas.

A Conversation (12 Minutes)

Craig Weinaug, a close friend of Leo Beuerman, discusses his friendship with Leo as well as living with a disabilities in general.

TV Interviews (9 Minutes)

The first excerpt discusses the film being nominated for an Academy Award. The second excerpt shows an interview with Catherine Weinaug who shares her experiences with Leo.