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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 17 MIN

One Seattle artist's journey to be seen as more than just "inspiration porn"

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Mindie Lind is a Seattle-based musician. In a new short animated film called "View from the Floor", Lind and co-director Megan Griffiths explore Mindie’s life as an artist grappling with imposter syndrome. Mindie was born without legs. And as she came of age, she couldn’t shake the idea that the praise and attention she received was more about her disability, and people looking to create “inspiration porn,” rather than her talent.  View from the Floor debuted at Sundance this year and is available to view online now through the New York Times.  Guests: Mindie Lind, co-director of "View from the Floor" Megan Griffiths, co-director of "View from the Floor" Related Links: View From the Floor website The View From the Floor: After appearing on “Maury” 25 years ago, a singer without legs questions why she’s seen as inspirational - New York Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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