The Ugly Face of Disability Hate Crime (Adam Pearson Documentary)

The Ugly Face of Disability Hate Crime (Adam Pearson Documentary) | Real Stories

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Adam Pearson - who has neurofibromatosis type 1 - is on a mission to explore disability hate crime: to find out why it goes under-reported, under-recorded and under people's radar.
Adam Pearson is on a mission to explore disability hate crime - to find out why it goes under-reported, under-recorded and under people's radar. In this documentary, Adam challenges people into questioning their attitudes towards disability and disfigurement, to uncover the roots of the issue.
Adam has neurofibromatosis type 1, a condition that causes benign tumours to grow on nerve endings - in his case, on his face. He is disfigured and disabled and has experienced disability hate crime first-hand, like a number of his friends, some of whom he meets with in the film. Their stories may differ, but their disability as the motivating factor is constant.
Just days into his investigation, Adam becomes the target of some grossly offensive online hate speech. While this isn't unusual for him, for the first time Adam decides to take action, reporting it to the police - with some unexpected outcomes.
Undeterred, he looks to understand the laws specific to disability hate crime, and finds that a mixture of ignorance and inequalities mean that these crimes often don't make it to our courts, or are sentenced less severely than other hate crimes when they do.
Adam looks to uncover what attitudes and influences may be causing people to commit disability hate crime in the first place, questioning whether the portrayal of disfigurement and disability in the media, for example, could be leading us to associate them with being 'the bad guys'.
With help from Miles Hewstone, professor of social psychology at the University of Oxford, Adam conducts an experiment measuring peoples' innate prejudice towards disfigurement that gives some shocking results, and leads him to question if he alone can hope to affect a change - and if so, how?
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@amybourdeau5311 Жыл бұрын

Hard for being hated for something you can't do anything about and, from personal experience, it's shameful for just being yourself, kudos to him standing up for himself and others 💙

@Nayo68 Жыл бұрын

And could you share what do you mean by "personal experience"?

@rebeccamccready1135 Жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat as you

@amybourdeau5311 Жыл бұрын

@@Nayo68 yes, having a disability that nobody understands, making excuses for it because I feel ashamed, not sure if that answers your question but I can go on if not

@amybourdeau5311 Жыл бұрын

@@Nayo68 And I have an 'invisible ' disease so possibly might clarify but I make excuses instead of standing up for myself so that's why I commented how I did ❤️

@clowrie7856 Жыл бұрын

@@amybourdeau5311 I IMMEDIATELY knew that that was what you were referring to! I am in the same situation and feel EXACTLY the same as you do!!!

@PanglossianEarthling9 Жыл бұрын

There should be much more severe penalties for anyone who harms the disabled, the elderly, children, and animals. That way people like me wouldn't have to end up in jail for knocking these ignorant, heartless, evil monsters the "F--- OUT" if I get the chance. #ENDHATECRIMES

@sugarsaltspice Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@aaronwilson2988 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@psingerman4778 Жыл бұрын

That will not help, I think. Just lets them feel like martyrs. Speaking to the perpetrator, explaining that their words and actions are cruel, obnoxious, and illegal. Maybe call the police..Dont blame you for feeling this way.

@lisabaltzer4190 Жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@nicolacarroll2767 Жыл бұрын

Totally

@pinkroxysouthmead Жыл бұрын

How can people be so heartless it makes me so mad that we're judged so much nowadays no matter what we look like

@mamejoe2043 Жыл бұрын

Am so mad about it also. Being kind and loving to others will make the world a better place but hating and being main to others is the worst thing I can think of.

@tundrellaCat68 Жыл бұрын

I've always found it interesting that after you get to know someone you really do change how you 'see' them and it works with physically disfigured as well as in the opposite direction with physically attractive people becoming 'ugly' after you really see who they are.

@marypasco2213 Жыл бұрын

Catherine Latour-‘Beauty is only skin deep. Ugly goes clear to the bone!’ I have found the better looking someone is, or thinks they are, the more vain & self-centered they are. Not always. But they are there.

@carinthyberg6529 Жыл бұрын

So so true,

@gil8132 Жыл бұрын

or ricker or poor god love both

@clowrie7856 Жыл бұрын

YES! EXACTLY!!! The ugliness of some people can just ooze out of their pores...

@brandydinsmore8214 Жыл бұрын

@@clowrie7856 their inner selves you mean? I assume. Ugly or just cruel

@mybraineatseverything7404 Жыл бұрын

He seems like such a cool dude! No matter what he looks like, he seems intelligent and very funny. I don't think I could be as brave as he is if I had those disabilities. I would totally hang out with this guy.

@Gorgeous493 Жыл бұрын

Oh year, I fully agree.

@Raven-kv9mb Жыл бұрын

Me too! He's cool!¡!

@KristineMarieTxSPI Жыл бұрын

I would love to hang out with him! I'd feel lucky if the feeling was reciprocated.

@brandynicole8382 Жыл бұрын

Count me in! I'd hang out!

@gil8132 Жыл бұрын

yes i would like to

@robertafierro5592 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad this topic is being discussed out in the open. Really!! Adam has enough obstacles to overcome without IDIOTS and B*STARDS getting in his way. Theses days very few people will come to the aid of someone in distress. Either they take your photo as your being beaten up or the bystanders walk away in a semi comatose manner oblivious to the murder that's going on right in front of them!! Bothering or messing with a disabled person should be an additional 10 years..

@KimberlyBishh Жыл бұрын

I completely agree, it is just downright nasty behavior and it sickens me!

@gil8132 Жыл бұрын

yes

@liberty3928 Жыл бұрын

I agree 💯👍

@dumbasses_R_us Жыл бұрын

A close friend of mine has lost his nose to a rare form of cancer and has had to undergo some pretty radical surgery where instead of a nose his face is like one big cheek (if that makes sense) When we're out in public we get all sorts of reactions, but the one he says hurts the most is when parents pull their children away from him as if he's going to harm them. Please take care of each other ❤️

@Earthbound369 Жыл бұрын

Maybe parents pull the kids away because they know they will stare at your friend. Maybe they're trying to spare his feelings?

@dumbasses_R_us Жыл бұрын

@@Earthbound369 a few of them might have been doing it so their kids didn't stare or say something inappropriate, but the vast majority would pull their kids away then proceed to stare at my friend themselves.

@ibnewton8951 Жыл бұрын

Adam seems like such a pleasant person. I am sorry for his affliction and admire his resolute good nature and optimism.

@debkeller2440 Жыл бұрын

I got this play too much for me too I don't know why but people don't get them people make fun of me and I want to do I just want to cuz I had to sleep just know them it's not worth it just got an alarm walk away

@debkeller2440 Жыл бұрын

I know when people make fun make fun of you have this really I get really upset I'm just cry and I don't want to know why people like a lot of people I got shovels locker in school if not fun I know you go through I've been your shoes before Michelle LisBy 🙏🤗✝️

@kimcutberth 3 ай бұрын

Pearson is a Christian. In September 2020, he spoke to Sally Philips, about reconciling his faith with his disability, in an episode of Sunday Morning Live, remarking "a life without hardship is a life without faith; how can you practice your faith if you aren't walking through the fire?"

@breda042 3 ай бұрын

Why are you "sorry for his affliction"? There's nothing wrong with it. I guarantee he's happy with his appearance.

@mamejoe2043 Жыл бұрын

We need to hold anyone hating disabled people accountable. Society nowadays makes some more worthy than others. It is not supposed to be so. Adam God bless your soul and bless you always .

@aaronwilson2988 Жыл бұрын

Hold all criminals accountable

@BoilsonA Жыл бұрын

Adam is a great 👍 advocate for people with disabilities.

@BlindGirlVlogs Жыл бұрын

@@BoilsonA I agree with that. I think he is a true role model for a lot of people and actually he is changing attitudes towards disability. I love the work he does.

@dontrll947 Жыл бұрын

That south park ep caused this

@helengold9098 Жыл бұрын

Not sure what kind of nurse you are..but am a bit surprised.. even as an undergrad I learned about this & have seen this a few times in various hospitals I worked at in chicago!!

@bnfree5973 Жыл бұрын

I had a father with 1 arm, my wife lost her arm as well and 2 of our children have Autism, the world is filled with assholes. But people who live with disabilities are not the assholes.

@livylu6287 Жыл бұрын

Dear god there’s some awful people in this world. I will never understand how people can be so cruel.

@danthomas6587 Жыл бұрын

I've known plenty of people who were ugly on the inside but handsome on the outside. Personally I'd rather have a beer with this guy.

@BabyBishRemy Жыл бұрын

I always find it bewildering that schools dont do more. I had a classmate with a disability that would have made him a target but our teacher pulled us to the side and threatened us within an inch of our lives if any of us dare make fun of him for something he couldnt control. I never witnessed any open bullying against him. Not to say that it never happened but it was known that it wouldnt be tolerated with threats of expulsion.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

Kudos to that teacher!!! What she did should be standard practice. How unfortunate that it isn't.

@GenesisRockwell Жыл бұрын

@@leftykeys6944 How do you know it was a woman teacher? He didn't specify that.

@BabyBishRemy Жыл бұрын

@@GenesisRockwell It was a woman.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

@@GenesisRockwell -- Unfortunately we don't have gender neutral references to people, so it's either "he" or "she" or "he or she" (which is longwinded and cumbersome) or "they" (which I hate, when referring to an anonymous individual). Had I said "What HE did..." you'd have asked how I "know" it was a man. Obviously I don't know. Meanwhile teaching at the lower grades happens to be a female-dominated profession, so I said "she". Has that answered your question?

@GenesisRockwell Жыл бұрын

@@BabyBishRemy Ah okay, thanks for confirming.

@coolbreeze5683 Жыл бұрын

Disability can happen to anyone and will happen to most of us in our lifetime. Be kind to everyone because you may end up in their shoes one day and will hope for kindness.

@michaelkemper1127 Жыл бұрын

This is such a powerful testimony. Perspective is everything and this video forced me to look inside and plant a growing seed. Thank you for being brave. This is how you change the world.

@BlindGirlVlogs Жыл бұрын

And this is such a powerful comment. I read it I knew I needed to respond. Thank you for your positivity. :-).

@mamejoe2043 Жыл бұрын

People are so heartless. There is nothing he can do or change about it. The world is better having him in it and changing lives and giving courage to others than monsters who called themselves humans

@tb0ne2u Жыл бұрын

I'm a person with a disability and I've never even heard the term "disablism".

@ingridakerblom7577 Жыл бұрын

I'm a nurse & I also have never heard of it. Ageism yes, but not this

@M_SC Жыл бұрын

I think we all know what it is but have never been told To call it that. Just “picking on” or “bullying”

@theboujieproletariat 2 ай бұрын

This is an old video- it's more commonly called Ableism now

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

Adam is someone I would like to meet. I love his intelligence, his sense of humor... but most of all, his activism.

@paulsoychak8281 3 ай бұрын

Me too! He seems really cool.

@virginialewis9854 Жыл бұрын

I have a friend that I've known since high school - we are both 60 now - that has NF. Her tumors grow on the inner part of her left arm all the way up from her wrist to her arm pit. She's had 4 surgeries so far. I hate it for Adam Pearson that he has endured so much because of this illness.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

Adam's whole approach to life is making lemonade out of lemons. Many of us (myself included) could learn a lot from him. He's a gifted teacher as well as an awesome activist.

@soloseraphimheartsong3710 Жыл бұрын

I admire his spirit and fortitude. People are so cruel. Worse, people go out of their way to be cruel.

@islandgirl3126 Жыл бұрын

He was a few years above me at school. Glad he's doing good 👍🏾

@MrBDezno Жыл бұрын

Great video. I've noticed that people seem to think people with physical disabilities/differences are also likely intellectually disadvantaged.

@Jenny-wv9nq Жыл бұрын

I just can’t comprehend the cruelness of people. Bullying breaks my heart.

@Groover1 Жыл бұрын

At times the human race makes me spew. If only we could educate the backward masses. Mr Pearson and others with similar issues are a true inspiration to this selfish world.

@KristineMarieTxSPI Жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you.

@brandynicole8382 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Agree with you!!

@TruthHurtsSoGetAHelmet Жыл бұрын

I believe any type of violence should definitely be punishable but to say words should fall under the penalty of law is absolutely ridiculous.

@ricwhite612 Жыл бұрын

the cure is genocide, they tried it recently.

@BlindGirlVlogs Жыл бұрын

@Solange Sherwood I agree with you. Kindness doesn't cost something financially more kindness there will be a better world. I think the documentary is great and Adam is a True role model for a lot of people and through his work he is changing attitudes towards disability and for that I am grateful.

@rachelmartin3631 Жыл бұрын

This is a sad, sad situation. I'm sure Adam knows, but for those who don't look up John Merrik. He had a serious condition called proteus syndrome. He lived during the late 1800s, and many only know him as the "elephant man" because of the severity of his condition. But he was an actual person, with feelings, thoughts, desires. Adam is a person, with actual feelings. thoughts, desires. Labels are nasty and ignorant. Adam is funny, happy, and not discouraged by his disability. He doesn't hide in his room thinking the world hates him. I'd love to get to know you, Adam. You are a bright light in a dark world. I'd have wanted to meet John Merrik if he were alive.

@paulagreen6505 Жыл бұрын

One would hope that John Merrik had access to better drugs to handle the pain these people suffer from. Today, they say there are headways. I would think he didn't have quite as much exposure to people as much as Adam has. I believe he had a friend who cared for him and became close friends with him so Merrik could share his heart... I believe he was a Dr., wasn't he? It's been a long time since I studied up on him. I read the book a second time, after I saw the movie. (THAT doesn't matter.) I just cannot imagine the torture any of these people go through. They say that children are cruel. I say it is the children that come from unintelligent, hardened & sick parents who are paranoid that they'll catch it if they get too close! And, there are MANY in this world. I don't believe children would come up with it all by themselves. I really don't. I grew up in a household that if I dared to say such a thing I'd have found myself across the room with a bloody nose. Not Tolerated - nor was racism. If kids were to say something such as that to there parent & the parent soundly corrects them, I think it wouldn't be prevalent today. This is cruelty run rampant! Taking sick behavior to an entirely new level.

@clowrie7856 Жыл бұрын

Yes. He knows. He literally said that he gets called "the elephant man" frequently.

@clowrie7856 Жыл бұрын

@@paulagreen6505 Actually, John Merrick had a LOT of exposure to people as he was paraded around in freak shows! He actually became quite wealthy doing this... A sad state of affairs.

@paulanthony5274 Жыл бұрын

Yes he was called Dr Frederick Treeves.

@fay-amieaspen6046 Жыл бұрын

His name is actually Joseph Carey Merrick. Frederick Treves couldn't understand Joseph's Speech Obviously Due To The Deformation In His Mouth.

@helengormlie966 Жыл бұрын

I love how he’s such an overcomer!! He’s not playing the victim. He’s honest, responsible, courageous, incredibly strong!! You rock!! I wish you all the best with everything you do and desire!!

@Queen-of-Swords Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's good. However, some people are just too ill, or they don't have the support, or they have other things that prevent them from being heroic!

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

@@Queen-of-Swords -- I hope all those disabled individuals too ill or too shy to speak out will benefit from Adam's activism, and the activism of others like him.

@BlindGirlVlogs Жыл бұрын

@@leftykeys6944 Yes there are some people who simply don't have the confidence or feel comfortable in speaking out for many reasons. Many years ago I know I probably wouldn't have felt able to voice my opinion on raising awareness about blindness and educating people but as I've grown as a person and seen the benefits of people like Adam advocating for change when it comes to disability. I am incredibly grateful for all the work he does.

@kierj9858 Жыл бұрын

He's literally trying to put people in jail for speech.

@marie4pocheswoodworkingmar828 Жыл бұрын

What a great way to educate peoples! The difference should be see as blessing instead the way our societies accept them. My son is different and he is so inspiring. He is proud of who he is because Have always told him that he should embrace and be proud of his differences and don’t give attention to those people who are blinded by their fears of the unknown..he is who he is, and no one will blow the flame that burn inside him. He was working on his struggles with his forces. Now he is an incredible artist and I am proud of him! Thank you very much for your great work

@SarahLBanks Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for the ignorance of idiots ❤️ I’ll comment more when I’ve finished the documentary Adam ❤️

@marypasco2213 Жыл бұрын

I keep hearing, in my head, a line from ‘Mask’. The two main characters are in the principals office discussing getting the child into school. The mother asks the principal if the school teaches math, English, science, etc. The principal answers yes. The mother says then those are the classes the child needs. She also says that just because the child looks different, doesn’t mean his brain is any different. I wish more people would/could realize this. Watch the movie. Very enlightening. 😢 I would have a pint with this chap in a heartbeat! He is a human being. And, just like everyone else, is just in a different package. ❤️

@paulagreen6505 Жыл бұрын

As would I. If only the children were properly raised, and the teachers could properly teach. Both require a great deal of education, but they aren't getting it in our colleges! They are there for "academics", believing they wish to be school-teachers. Until they get the job. It would seem men, usually teach coaching so they can live vicariously through the players, or to have an elevated position as a principal or Superintendent. Neither of which teaches passion for a subject they may teach or the subjects they may find they have to discipline. We had a guy who lifted the student up against the wall with one hand and punched them in the gut with the other!! He was considered a "hero"! It would seem it has gotten no better in our cities school systems. So much hate in this "live too fast" world. Sad. I long for the days of the small town mentality where it taught love, family & it's okay not to be rich. Comfortable home - old as it may be, a dollar in the bank for high htg. bills come winter -- everyone truly being about the class as the other. Kids learned value & friendships. Honest. I grew up in them. Thank you for bringing up Mask! Wonderful movie and one of the best acting jobs Cher had. They hailed her performances at the time, then forgot about it. WHY!!! I know the kid didn't live to be very old - but he knew love. It was a harder type of love, but he KNEW LOVE & TAUGHT his mother what he needed in her to keep loving her, as well. I thought that was the part that really spoke to me. There are many that need to hear that same message, today.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

That was a GREAT movie, and Cher's best role EVER. (My opinion!)

@aston-martin-internationalist Жыл бұрын

Adam, you're awesome! My Dad's physically disabled so your efforts mean a lot. I didn't realise how widespread disablism was; shocking and sad. Any hate crime is, but this shocks me more as I was unaware even with a disabled father. He gets looked at, but thankfully, he's never (although not that I'd necessarily know) been the recipient of disability hate. I love my father dearly, he's a wonderful man and my hero and the thought that he could be subject to this makes me very sad.

@Angel100475 Жыл бұрын

What a kind-hearted and intelligent man Adam is. I think most people who react to him in heartless ways are simply afraid, and they use rudeness to mask fear because they don't know how to look beyond physical appearance. Adam, your work ethic and compassion towards others are something we could all learn from. May God bless you.

@psingerman4778 Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I ever recognized facial disfigurement as a disability. How stupid of me; obviously it is. Thank you for educating me and for introducing me to a very funny, intelligent guy!

@the_birthday_skeleton Жыл бұрын

“Wanna do a wheelie?” That girl made my skin crawl: and then just casually dancing away after harassing a veteran. I used to drink in that bar in Croydon - it was called The Sheep - it makes me so sad to think I probably danced with that girl or at least would recognise her. It was a fairly alternative place so seeing that level of discriminatory harassment to someone a little different really goes to show how prevalent disability discrimination is in society. A few years after the sheep shut down I suffered a brain injury and had to learn to walk again - and walked with a stick for many years. I was often patronised out and about, people thinking that because I was young and healthy-looking that I was faking it for attention. I’ve been screamed at across the road to give my stick to someone who actually needs it and to stop sponging disability benefits off the government… on my way to work. So many other examples, it’s really upsetting. Sorry for the rant. Adam is awesome. As are the wonderful people he interviewed here.

@sharonellis8776 Жыл бұрын

God bless you Adam. We need more brave people to speak against these horrible, pathetic ignorant fools ! xx

@vassensoap8924 Жыл бұрын

sadly too many of these awful people around 😔

@dandylioness78 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for educating me on this matter. “You can’t let ignorance win”..

@StabbyMcStabwood Жыл бұрын

When you criminalize people for jokes, do you think it benefits society? Because that's some real ignorance.

@dandylioness78 Жыл бұрын

@@StabbyMcStabwood Who said anything about “jokes”.. I’m confused by your ignorant response..🤷🏼‍♀️

@lmm2103 Жыл бұрын

@@StabbyMcStabwood I'm sorry, exactly to what are you referring?

@StabbyMcStabwood Жыл бұрын

@@lmm2103 you don't see an issue with removing people's ability to speak, deplatforming them, and even giving them a criminal record for jokes left in online comment sections? Do words like authoritarian or fascism ring a bell?

@MOJORAPSCALLION Жыл бұрын

I’ve been a victim of disability hate crime and nothing got done it was degrading demeaning and majorly upsetting.

@mdgraystone Жыл бұрын

It's one thing for kids to behave this way but to see adults behaving like this is telling...

@marymartindale884 Жыл бұрын

I always had people ask me, "why do you walk like that? And I was always sitting down when I was asked. It took me years to even notice my own walk was unusual. I honestly didn't know what people were talking about when they would ask that. They would also ask what I have, which I didn't mind at all, but after I would answer they would never talk to me again.

@stealthartex7162 Жыл бұрын

Adam's work is exceptional and he is so widely recognised for it. Just being in the media so much and being a familiar face on people's screens has no doubt achieved more good in itself than he probably realises. It shows those who fear difference that we are all the same. It is inspiring to those who may be afraid to let other's see their disabilities or differences. It shows that it is possible to push through the toughest physical and psychological challenges. It shows the mindless criminals that they are weak and ineffective and insignificant.

@BlindGirlVlogs Жыл бұрын

This is so powerful, what a truly uplifting and positive comment, I thank you, as someone who is disabled, it means a lot. Adams work is amazing and does really goes on too changing attitudes towards disability for the benefit of those who simply don't have the confidence.

@ThaBlackGothJawn Жыл бұрын

I can relate (im black) to being disliked for something you cant help. I really wished ppl would stop treating others like trash period. He seems like such a sweetheart i hope he achieves his goal of opening the minds and hearts of people.

@RampinRabit Жыл бұрын

We should never ever ever judge anyone by the way they look

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

AMEN to that!

@gingermfc1048 Жыл бұрын

I never leave comments on videos but we need more ppl like Adam Pearson. He is amazing.

@justjonni9330 Жыл бұрын

So many individuals don't care or take it seriously unless it's directly them…. Or some love one of theirs. Glad you stood your ground on what was obviously classified as a hate crime! A hate crime… is a hate crime. One shouldn't out weigh the other but sadly a blind eye is being turned. STANDING YOUR GROUND… IS THE ONLY WAY TO FIGHT IGNORANCE!

Жыл бұрын

Adam, you are so lovely, I am so sorry you have to go through this! I would sit next to you and be your friend. I live in the USA and I’ve always felt it is absolutely disgusting to bully disabled people. It happens a lot here, but not violent hate crimes…. As a teacher, we do not allow any bullying of any kind and I found in my many years that adolescents were quite compassionate and helpful to other disabled students. I wholeheartedly agree with the theory that it is “generational.” But violence against a disabled person just for being disabled?! That has me stunned and appalled. And no one cares?! It makes me loose a lot of faith in humanity! Adam, you are my hope! Keep fighting the fight! We NEED YOU!!!

@lianacolquhoun2097 Жыл бұрын

The discrimination and dislike against people who are disabled is disgusting honestly I've been seeing so much more lately against myself and my kids I teach my kids it's just them being rude and unwilling to learn about people who are different we don't need to change or apologise for being who we are the world needs to change around us we aren't born to fit in we are born stand out and fight for what's right in life people teach your children to be kind respectful and to stop bullying others we are still people

@llamamama2910 Жыл бұрын

Shame on these bullies and attackers . Assault is assault and it should always be prosecuted fully. Hate crimes need to be recognized as such and taken seriously because they are contagious in society.

@darthsideous1968 Жыл бұрын

Adam Pearson is a brilliant example of why people should never judge a book by its cover and people like Adam repeatedly teach us that exterior "beauty" is only superficial and it's what on the inside of someone that counts far more than how a person looks on the outside. I have known quite a few people that looked great on the outside, but were absolutely foul and rotten on the inside. I will take someone like Adam Pearson as a friend any day of the week!

@anthonyjohn3202 Жыл бұрын

SO brave! How would many of us like to lead a life like this?

@shywolf1866 Жыл бұрын

Well no disrespect the solider is brave he lost his legs in war . Watching this I see people moaning about being judged but standing there judging others drunk others.

@sabrinakegley3468 Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you have to go through this people can be so cruel and heartless. They need to put themselves in there shoes and see how they feel if they were them.

@dillydilly7693 Жыл бұрын

I can't understand why people would be so unkind to disabled people. They lack understanding.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

They lack good character and intelligence as well as understanding.

@valkyrie1066 Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine people attacked for deformity, missing limbs, blindness, etc. Are these CHILDREN? Once you get to five, I would have thought you'd realize how stupid that is. We've seen other people, and their differences. Not like there is anything you can do about it. Horrible if adults are doing it; they should know better. Pointing, staring, and attacking are all very childish when confronted with something one hasn't seen before. Disgraceful. We are created in wonderful variety.

@marymartindale884 Жыл бұрын

I had a woman who knew me yell as I walked down the street that I was limping. I got to her and told her that there is no other way a can walk and as I walked away from her I could still hear her yelling at me down the street that I was limping.

@taylorjoe100 Жыл бұрын

He seems like a really nice man. I would think his vision would be impaired but apparently he sees very well. As a nurse, I would love to discuss his condition with him. I have never seen that disease before and it is interesting that he and his twin have the same condition with very different results.

@teabeejee9096 Жыл бұрын

Around @43:28 He does say he lost his left eye when he was about 10 so he is blind in that eye so he has been prioritizing the right eye around the same time/age. Just wanted to let you and other commenters/comment lurkers know c:

@clowrie7856 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you meant only positive things in your comment...but I wonder how it would actually make him feel? Maybe like an anomaly to be put in a petri dish and studied? I think that's how I would feel.

@Kao96.. Жыл бұрын

you're trying to sound nice but at the same time you're talking about him as if he's some rare species of bug? the whole point of this documentary is to educate people on overseeing the actual person behind the disability but you've clearly missed that point... try putting yourself in a shoes of someone with a rare condition and you'll understand why i'm calling you out.. as such person myself if i had someone said something like that to me i wouldn't be so pleased to hear it.. but let's face it the reason why you've missed the whole point of this video was probably because you weren't paying attention to what you're watching in a first place.. if you had you would've at least known his eyesight is not well considering the man only has one eye... 🤦‍♂🤦‍♀

@deeroe4495 Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to see this disability and the way he is being treated. Is there any medical procedure available to help him?

@danni1993 Жыл бұрын

@@deeroe4495 No, there isn't, sadly.

@kirstineschiemann3774 Жыл бұрын

Was so happy when I came across this just now. I have seen Adam in several docus before. The theme here is very awesome. Thank you Adam for the person you are and your energy to try to educate people here. You rule.

@StabbyMcStabwood Жыл бұрын

Giving someone a criminal record because this guy can't take a joke is an awesome theme?

@kirstineschiemann3774 Жыл бұрын

There is a difference between a joke and severe bullying. I do believe a lotta of times jokes are taken too hard, but I don't think it sounds like that that is the case here.

@StabbyMcStabwood Жыл бұрын

@@kirstineschiemann3774 is freedom really that scary to you, that we have to criminalize speech? You really want to live under fascist authoritarian laws? Less free speech is never a good thing.

@StabbyMcStabwood Жыл бұрын

He wants people removed from social media and charged with crimes for joke comments left on KZfaq and that doesn't sound insane to you? Just get down and start licking the boots now.

@kirstineschiemann3774 Жыл бұрын

@@StabbyMcStabwood no. Not at all, but he has the freedom too, to not being called out constantly for a thing he is not capable of changing. I hate governmentstuff, I have anarcocapitalist views, so I believe strongly in liberalism of all sorts, but I still also have common sense and common sense is not harrasing people for looking different, even though you want to be all free, you don't have to piss on everyone else. Besides, that you have read all your BS into my comments is your issue, and not mine. Enjoy your day.

@mariafrancoisandrews6909 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awareness that you are raising about persons living with disabilities and how they are ill treated . It has been an absolute pleasure spending time with you .

@orchidtreasure1484 Жыл бұрын

Adam Pearson seems like a sweetheart with a heart of gold. How horrific and atrocious that there are so many hateful, evil jerks in this world. Well, I love good people, and you have a beautiful soul, and I wish you all the best. Karma will repay those bullies.

@victoriadelaney1123 Жыл бұрын

Well, he’s one of the most beautiful people I’ve heard speak in a very long time…much love from 🇨🇦

@meadow8787 Жыл бұрын

IT breaks my heart the pain you endure on top of the pain you already experience. It starts with the parents... our society is so screwed up and broken. You are not alone and I am sending you so much love and you already have the courage to speak out, but sending you even more. You know who you are and what you are here to do and you are doing it by this video in itself. Thank you, from my entire heart and so much love to you.

@landscapingspecialist Жыл бұрын

You can tell the world is headed in the wrong place when someone thinks that’s what a demon looks like.

@paulanthony5274 Жыл бұрын

I know Ted Bundy was a demon he could get girls in his car really easily but if this poor nice chap asked them to get in his car they'd probably run off. Frightening isn't it.

@YouTubeUzername Жыл бұрын

Demons look like nothing because they are not real.

@paulanthony5274 Жыл бұрын

@@KZfaqUzername He doesn't mean it literally he means evil people you numpty

@rhondaclark716 Жыл бұрын

@@paulanthony5274 JESUS 🥶IS 🥶WHITE🥶 REVELATION 1:14:15. 🥶And 🥶this 🥶world 🥶has abused us white read about white history and white slavery and white genocide and white torture and World War III against us read what I typed

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

@@KZfaqUzername -- Demons ARE real. They are the racists, the misogynists, the homophobes, those who'd spit on the homeless or the disabled.

@Raven-kv9mb Жыл бұрын

The test shows that beauty is on the inside! I've known people who were physically very attractive, then you get to know them and they become hideously looking!!

@kylieryan3523 Жыл бұрын

I have basically become a recluse because of my giving up with trying to deal with the cruelty and smugness and selfishness of people in this world

@HelenaMikas Жыл бұрын

Adam Pearson you are great ! Having watched this I can say .you are the guy to get results and make that much needed difference. through awareness .Your perseverance and personality are impressive ...Hope we get a progress report of any more action you make with society at large .:) Great viewing and best wishes from Berlin , Helena :) 👏🏻

@sharyldutter9694 Жыл бұрын

Twenty years ago, I met the most beautiful, amazing, sexy, man that I am happy to say, gave me the honor of being his wife. In the mid 1970's his face and eyes were disfigured in a freak trucking accident. When we met, sure I took notice of the damages, they mean nothing to me as his amazing personality outshines it all. Furthermore, when he healed from the accident, he kept driving and doing the things he loved, even after the loss of an eye I am so proud of him and honored to call him my man. 😽💖

@danni1993 Жыл бұрын

🥰

@RobinMarconeCassidyRN Жыл бұрын

A hate crime shouldn't be divided up and handled as if one was more or less important than the rest. I would love to hang out with Adam Pearson! He's such a sweetheart, very funny and all around fun guy. No room for hate!! Its up to us all!

@tammyhall1008 Жыл бұрын

Adam is such a beautiful person INSIDE and OUT!!! I actually wish I had someone like him in my life!!!😁

@angelablaney7314 Жыл бұрын

Disgusting how people treat other people at times. Alan may have problems with tumours, and I see him as a very beautiful kind and courageous man., who against the odds is successful. All the best Alan for everx

@BRAD6FT8 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic documentary with strong wonderful people❤️. It just goes to show that a lot of people that consider themselves normal are the real monsters like the young lady asking the ex-marine to do a wheelie how embarrassing

@paulagreen6505 Жыл бұрын

He didn't have any legs!! Down right stupid. I was playing along with it for a while, then I heard him say that the legs were in the car. I wanted to slap her.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was nosy of her to ask the guy why he was in a wheelchair. One's medical information is private, to be disclosed voluntarily without prompting from outsiders.

@tericampisi Жыл бұрын

He should have been thanked for serving in Afganistan once he told her that, not asked to do a wheelie!!! My Lord...people are totally rude!

@2TMarie Жыл бұрын

Growing up is hard enough, but when you are constantly bullied, even as an adult, it can make or break you. Glad to see that he is strong, has support, and doesn't relish in his problems. BRAVO!

@gandalf751 Жыл бұрын

I was bullied in school for seven years just because I refused to be cruel to other kids! I was raised by loving parents who taught me to treat other people with kindness and respect ( thank you for that mum and dad, love you!) My heart goes out to all people who has to be exposed for other peoples hate and rudeness, shame on them! This guy is absolutely lovely and I hope he can change the way the police treats hatecrimes, it`s outrageous that they doesn`t care enough! Love to you all!

@kathymolloy5411 Жыл бұрын

People... teach your children empathy and kindness!

@grlth Жыл бұрын

Great docu Adam, respect. I hope the police do more against disablism in future.

@brattyratties7 Жыл бұрын

My heart breaks that people can be so mean & hateful. It could happen to ANYONE & people should be loving & encouraging to him, not trying to tear him down, We support you Robert Pearson! You are a good guy! Stay positive! Don’t let insecure miserable mean bullies affect you or make you feel bad. You are loved!

@shelleymeyer9413 Жыл бұрын

I worked with someone in healthcare that was severely burned as a child. 80% of his body. I never saw the disfigurement and scars when I got to know him. I forgot all about it until someone who didn't know him would mention it. It's time we stop seeing others' imperfections and focus on our own. Beautiful people can be ugly, and less physically appealing people can be gorgeous.

@dreamsofturtles1828 Жыл бұрын

I once dated a very handsome man. Women openly flirted with him when we went out - even though i was standing right next to him- EXCUSE ME. But over time, i came to see his arrogance, self- centeredness and downright dishonesty in many areas. He really lacked character. And the good looks that i had been so attracted to... i didnt even see them anymore because i saw the person inside instead - which was not very attractive.

@tombruigom7639 Жыл бұрын

Life is so unfair for some people...I admire their resilience, strength and power of life, something normal folk will never know.

@catenystrom6506 Жыл бұрын

OMG people are SO freaking RUDE!!! I have to say my Mama raised me better and I'm grateful for it. Maybe because I had a cousin with a physical disability and I'd defend him as a child, IDK, but I would've sat next to you on the bus for the sole reason that I'd want to talk to someone who obviously faces adversities I don't face...I admire brave people. Thanks for the video, I learned a lot, too.

@maykayaka1232 Жыл бұрын

He's inspiring 👌 using his disability to fight through people's prejudices

@carolynbreau1688 Жыл бұрын

I think we as human's should recognize that not all people are the same. You are completely amazing in going this journey! The rest of us need to STEP-UP and help get the laws enforced for this! It's clearly a hate crime and also a form of bullying which is why I didn't understand how the police there could state there wasn't anything they could do? They are supposed to take matters like this seriously especially as there are so many mass shootings being done all over the world because of matters like this being disregarded! You are truly an Angel standing for justice! Thank you so very much for just being you! And thank you for standing up for what is right and just! And thank you for being so brave!

@nikismith3784 Жыл бұрын

If I saw him on the bus in SF i'd think he was wearing a mask, as anything is possible in the Bay Area, and I'd probably just feel uneasy as to why someone would do that. I feel also that people get into a bind where they don't know what to do - not looking is shunning and looking is gawking but the eyes want to verify and it makes folks feel weird when they want to react in the 'best way possible', which also explains the horrible patronizing. Thanks for making this documentary, this is an important story. I'm sorry you've had to deal with so much social hassle, people can be infinitely cruel and ignorant.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

Looking is okay; staring is just plain rude. Adam acknowledges people's natural curiosity in a nonjudgmental way. If the person you're looking at looks back at you, a nod and a smile can't hurt.

@soft.nd.golden Жыл бұрын

I like your comment

@marymartindale884 Жыл бұрын

It's not the looking that's the problem. It's staring as you walk by. Comments when you think that they can't hear you. Acting like the person is not worth talking to ever again if they do answer your questions.

@rybo510 Жыл бұрын

That is disgusting and you will never see me treat anyone like crap because of the way they look. Ill judge people by their character. Looks dont define people. Either does race, sexual identity or income level.

@ameliatieman1006 Жыл бұрын

As a person with a few physical disabilities. I can relate to this.I use to get made fun of alot.I have been beaten up for it as well. Now my walls are up and I don't really talk with many people. But I am married and have a wonderful daughter. I know this Conant will not be read or replied to. But I am use to that.

@kateackerman4003 Жыл бұрын

Hi Amelia. I'm from Clearwater, Florida, USA. I read your comment and I hear what you are saying. It's very difficult to be so alone in this big world. 😞 But I'm always thankful that we have social media now. It fills some of the void. I just wanted you to know, someone in the world heard you. I will pray for you to find some bit of peace in your heart so things will get a little better. Sending you some Florida Sunshine to brighten your day!!

@Raven-kv9mb Жыл бұрын

Stay strong and ignore the brainless idiots who would be cruel to you!!

@M_SC Жыл бұрын

That’s a weird thing to say at the end. How is it related to physical disability?

@annaconway313 Жыл бұрын

Amelia, you are listened to. And heard

@kierj9858 Жыл бұрын

🙄 let's hope you're not passing on the feel sorry for yourself thing to your kid. Those last 2 sentences were ridiculous. Obviously you're not too bad off as you're married with a kid.

@Sirphil-dj9dh Жыл бұрын

A lot of prejudice comes from Mom and Dad. Children learn by watching their parents. Many times when I was a little boy I would say 'mom look at that guy. He's on crutches' or 'She's in a wheelchair.' And my Mom would always say 'well yes honey. But I am sure if we stopped and got to know him (or her) they would be very nice.' And the guy on crutches or the lady in the wheel chair was always nice and friendly. But I was only five years old. It was soon after that I realized it was best just to smile and say hi to the disabled person and ignore their disability. Children learn from their parents.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work, comrade! Many shall benefit, from BOTH sides of this issue, thanks to you. I can only hope you'll get to see the comments here; I've read maybe half of them and am impressed. That's a lot of love coming your way, all of it richly deserved.

@sugarsaltspice Жыл бұрын

As someone pointed out, just grateful to learn about this. It offers a lense commonly forgotten.

@sparrowsouthwell1646 Жыл бұрын

Here is what I learned as I grew older. My family was very bigoted. I learned folks are "people with a disability" not "disabled people." The personhood always comes first. Just as I am a woman with bipolar; a man with a genetic condition, a man that uses ambulatory aids.. It's so much more respectful-- from what I have been told by the community. I am totally willing to stand, sit, or kneel corrected. Powerful testimony. Makes me sad people are so rude for literally no reason. And entitled!! Like who tf are these people that just think "ah yes totally appropriate to ask that"

@M_SC Жыл бұрын

Not always. Deaf people like to be called deaf and not people with deafness. Or hearing impairment. One rule doesn’t fit all.

@sparrowsouthwell1646 Жыл бұрын

@@M_SC this is correct. It's an individual choice. I should have been a bit more specific. I found that it helps when teaching someone from a bigoted background, or unlearning bias, teaching that personhood comes before the affect can be a helpful tool. But yes; you are correct, it's individual.

@Sliptied Жыл бұрын

The hurt, sadness and pain that these people feel every day, its something that so many people don't really understand. Bless the people that are disabled and not so fortunate in life. Be grateful for who you are and what you have, it could have been a lot worse.

@christinaoconnor1523 Жыл бұрын

Cheers to Adam!! I agree with the psychologist: physical disabilities play on the anxieties of people in general and their fears of the unknown and fear of identifying with "the other." A useful remedy to this situation is exactly what Adam is doing; sharing his experience, knowledge and excellent sense of humor to educate more people about disablism.

@elleg3651 Жыл бұрын

That's B.S. People aren't afraid of people with physical disabilities. They are an easy target for assholes who have low IQs and nothing better to do.

@nancysmith2295 Жыл бұрын

Hi from California USA! This video reminded me of a horrible time I had using public transportation while using a mobility device, a rollator. I did file complaints and compliments locally but it didn't change enough. Then I found out about how to use some of my ADA rights. I filed federal complaints. That got their attention. Then rules were enforced. No more arguments over whether or not I needed to use the lift. I even befriended a helpful supervisor. One example of his help: he removed a driver who was harassing me and drove the route himself! He took over routes per circumstances.

@M_SC Жыл бұрын

Wow! Great!

@Raven-kv9mb Жыл бұрын

Good for you Mom for saying something back at them!!

@debramorgan2242 Жыл бұрын

KZfaq needs to be mindful of their own rules. It is sad that the human race needs "rules" to abide by on how we should treat each other, including our own loved ones. Before my son committed suicide he said, "Mom, why can't this world be a kinder place? It's easy to just be nice....isn't it?"

@Marah493 Жыл бұрын

The only way some people understand something is if it happens to them. Zero empathy.

@laurarudolph7451 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story and being brave enough to try to make a difference . A difference in your life as well as others. I think this also shows how important socializing is for our children. Have them spend time with other children or adults with disabilities. I think it helps teach compassion and understanding. This study helps prove it as well.

@paulanthony5274 Жыл бұрын

That's a wicked surname if it's real I want it. Rudolph 😂

@Andrea-64 Жыл бұрын

I never understand why some people think they have the right to judge others. It's very strange behavior.

@clareswinney1087 Жыл бұрын

Love this guy! He never fails to make me laugh in whatever I see him on on tv, KZfaq etc. 💙

@longwhitemane Жыл бұрын

Adam is wonderful, brave and so amazingly tolerant of idiots than I ever could be. I feel fortunate that my disabilities can't be seen (bad heart and mental illness.) I know I could not be nearly as brave as Adam is.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

I don't know what mental issues you have, but would just like to thank you for your sane and candid input here. I hope Adam sees all these comments, because they exemplify exactly the attitudes Adam is striving to make more the norm throughout society. This will be a better society because of his efforts.

@perniesweemmer51 Жыл бұрын

Adam I feel priveldged to get to know more about such an intelligent,warm human being. Sincere thanks!

@tacitusromanus8239 Жыл бұрын

God bless, Adam! Good for you in leading the fight for disabled folk. This documentary was very informative. I hope to see more documentaries from you as well as the stand up comedy.

@farhanatoerien3437 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant brilliant documentary!! Going to show this to my class. We are all responsible for societies bs attitude towards people with disabilities.

@leftykeys6944 Жыл бұрын

In today's society, you have to be a hero to be in the teaching profession. Keep up the great work!

@maryssalynnemedley8871 Жыл бұрын

He's intelligent, an actor, kind, silly. Id have a beer with him

@lmm2103 Жыл бұрын

This comment section is hilariously full of people being accidentally patronising

@cassanthemum4158 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore Adam. Such strength and humor. It's appalling how some people act towards others and their failure to accept. I grew up ugly. Or, what was perceived as ugly, because I was the skinny, freckled, bucktoothed redhead in '70s California. That may not seem so bad, but it is traumatizing to be bullied for any reason. Hate crimes (and bullying is a crime in my book) should be seriously punishable by law. Thank you, Adam, for bringing awareness to the public.

@NotProFishing Жыл бұрын

Absolutely terrible I have three disabled siblings and the fear of someone hurting them worries me so much. I hope I can meet this man and shake his hand he is a shining light.