'That harassment and the accompanying senses of isolation and unworthiness are exactly what the founders of OnWord want to eliminate.' | itstarynallen
This work and the relationship-building with OnWord skaters helped Johnson realize that there was potential to turninto a full-length film. It will be the first feature film to come out of her company Dare to Dream Productions, which seeks to tell authentic and positive queer stories with inclusive practices. Like the short film, the documentary will explore identity, equality, and community through interviews with OnWord founders and participants.
Chicago has plenty of LGBTQ+ community resources, but they’re disproportionately on the north side. “Then, everybody else is kinda just left out,” says Smith. “Even if you can get there, in terms of transportation, I think having something centered on the north side sends a certain type of message to various communities.”
“We’re hoping to connect to a bigger audience,” Johnson notes. “Because it’s not just about skateboarding, but finding a safe space and what community means to a variety of different people in Chicago.”They continue, “When I talk about OnWord and what we do and why we exist, I always say: If you were to have a conversation with someone and ask them to picture a skater, they’re probably not gonna picture most of the people that show up to our events.
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