“Becoming Benjamin Lay” by Jordan Snowden on Pittsburgh Review of Books, April 9, 2026
“This is probably the only documentary I have watched about someone with dwarfism and not felt embarrassed, but rather proud. The film showcases an important part of dwarfism’s history that challenges common stereotypes. It does not take away our voices, like many documentary makers do, but rather enables them. This documentary is a must-see for those interested in the history of slavery and also for those interested in disability history.”
—Dr. Erin Pritchard, Senior Lecturer in Disability Studies, Liverpool Hope University