Independent Lens

S27E08 The Tallest Dwarf

Documentarian Julie Forrest Wyman embarks on a personal quest to understand her own place within the little people community while investigating whispers of dwarfism in her family tree. Blending heartfelt personal narratives, imaginative collaborations, and historical footage, the film explores the intersection of identity and medical science. It poses a provocative question: should we reshape individuals to fit society, or reshape society to welcome everyone?