Author: Robert Kingett

Robert Kingett is an award winning gay Blind author

Buffalo Sonnet: A Digital Comic

In a project commissioned by New York’s Lincoln Center, SADC produced an audio-described version of the digital comic, “Buffalo Sonnet.” This artistic meditation on the Black experience tells the story of the historic San Juan Hill neighborhood in Manhattan, a vibrant cultural hub in the early 20th century that was eventually demolished to make way… Continue reading Buffalo Sonnet: A Digital Comic

Godzilla Minus One

The latest in our pro bono or “vigilante” AD series of work is a feature-length AD script. In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.… Continue reading Godzilla Minus One

Peacock Rebellion and Snarkzilla’s SF Snarkfest 2023

In May, we had the great joy of audio describing a 2-night comedy festival featuring eight legendary trans BIPOC comedians! And we’re excited to announce an encore screening of this fantastic event on November 14th. Screening details below. Featuring:Nori ReedLuna MerbrujaMs. Billie CooperDevi PeacockElena RoseEmber FiéraCassandra FalbyRay Ray The Homeyand a very special surprise ;)… Continue reading Peacock Rebellion and Snarkzilla’s SF Snarkfest 2023

Negro Mountain

A clairvoyant neurosurgeon embarks on a weekend get away with her best friend only to discover the mountain range has a haunting history. Audio description written by, Kensuke Nakamura. Blind QC, Robert Kingett. Narrator, Barbara Faison. Blind QC and audio editor, Thomas Reid. View theNegro Mountain film details on Alicia’s website.

Our Truths, Our Power

Learn from members of Google’s Disability Alliance employee resource group as they share their personal experiences, truths, and dreams. Project lead by Robert Kingett. Audio description written by Cheryl Green. QC by Nefertiti Matos Olivares. Narrator and audio editor, Thomas Reid Watch Our Truths, Our Power, described

Think Higher Think College

This video highlights the many things students with intellectual disability love about college: living in the dorm, taking classes that they choose, making friends, eating good food, participating in campus activities, and being independent. Hear from students and faculty from 5 different college campuses around the country about all the ways everyone benefits from students… Continue reading Think Higher Think College

Wakanda Forever trailer

Latest in our series of pro bono or “vigilante” AD. Two vigilante versions of the official trailer for Wakanda Forever, one at the standard length with AD interspersed and another with pauses for expanded description. Audio Description narrated by Thomas Reid, written by Kensuke Nakamura and Robert Kingett, edited by Kensuke Nakamura. Watch trailer on… Continue reading Wakanda Forever trailer

Introduction to the exhibition Monica Ong

Project lead, Nefertiti Matos Olivares. Audio Description Written by Kensuke Nakamura and Nefertiti Matos Olivares. Narrated by Nefertiti Matos Olivares. Introduction to the exhibition Monica Ong: Planetaria, with commentary from the artist and co-curators Katherine Litwin and Fred Sasaki. Free and open to all, Poetry Foundation exhibitions showcase work that brings together visual arts and… Continue reading Introduction to the exhibition Monica Ong

New Day Films trailers

Our collective described a number of trailers for New Day Films. Watch the described trailers below. Fireburn the Documentary. Written by Robert Kingett. QC by Cheryl Green. Narrated by Barbara Faison. Audio edited by Cheryl. My Dear Children. Written by Robert Kingett. QC and narrated by Cheryl Green. Audio edited by Cheryl. The Shrimp. Written… Continue reading New Day Films trailers

Choreopoems “Miscarriage” and “White Shoelaces”

The Poetry Foundation has described multiple visual poems. They all can be viewed at the link below. Choreopoems “Miscarriage” and “White Shoelaces” by Indira Allegra from virtual event “To Turn the World Around”: For Audre Lorde and Pat Parker Audio Description written by Cheryl Greene. Audio editor, Kensuke Nakamura. Narrator, Barbara Faison. Watch the poems here.

My Disability Roadmap

Samuel Habib, 21, wants to date, leave home, go to college. But he drives a 350-pound wheelchair, uses a communication device, and can have a seizure at any moment. Determined to find his path forward, he seeks out guidance from America’s most rebellious disability activists. Will they empower him to launch the bold adult life… Continue reading My Disability Roadmap

Quarantine Not Quarantined

Public health just got cooler! Graduates Rise’s new single Quarantine Not Quarantined is a pop punk song about the human condition. Guided by Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, it is designed to both entertain and treat the level five moral crisis occurring in the USA over the need to wear face masks in public. Described… Continue reading Quarantine Not Quarantined

Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer

Latest in our series of pro-bono or “vigilante” AD. For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a Super Hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more… Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer

Tell me Why game trailer

Latest in our series of pro bono or “vigilante” AD. Tell Me Why is the latest narrative adventure game from DONTNOD Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved franchise, Life Is Strange. In this intimate mystery, twins Tyler and Alyson Ronan use their special bond to unravel the memories of their loving but troubled childhood in… Continue reading Tell me Why game trailer

Old trailer

Latest in our series of pro bono or “vigilante” AD. Visionary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan unveils a chilling, mysterious new thriller about a family on a tropical holiday who discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly – reducing their entire lives into… Continue reading Old trailer

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier trailer

Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier. The pair, who came together in the final moments of “Avengers: Endgame,” team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities—and their patience. The Falcon and The… Continue reading The Falcon and the Winter Soldier trailer

Loki Trailer

Watch Loki described on Disney Plus In Marvel Studios’ “Loki,” the mercurial villain Loki (Tom Hiddleston) resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” Kate Herron directs and Michael Waldron is head writer. Debuted on Disney+ in May 2021. Watch Loki Trailer… Continue reading Loki Trailer

Shut-I (Yellow) by Finkel with Audio Description

Audio Description recorded by Caitlin Walsh, written and edited by Kensuke Nakamura. Watch on YouTube FINKEL’s Audio Described music video for their single Shut-I (yellow) off of their EP, Backpack of Snacks. Directed and Animated by Cressa Maeve Beer @beeragon Lead Fabricator: Megan Barbour Character Design: Julia Speller Backgrounds by Carillon Smith Thanks to: Mighty… Continue reading Shut-I (Yellow) by Finkel with Audio Description