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In the upcoming comedy reality-documentary, "A Blind Man, a Lame Man, a Deaf Man," three comedians with disabilities come together to challenge societal norms and advocate for more participation, real inclusion, and respect for people with disabilities. The comedians, Timur Turga, Tan Caglar, and Okan Seese, have previously appeared in a comedy mixed show called "Olafs Klub."
The documentary, produced by Doc Society, features the comedians participating in challenges such as grilling, camping, and flea market challenges, doing things they dislike or seemingly can't do due to their disability. Timur Turga, who is almost blind, experiences inconvenience and disrespect in a supermarket while shopping for a grill menu, while Okan Seese faces challenges in communicating with customers at a flea market due to the rarity of those who understand sign language.
The comedians often find themselves compared or categorized based on their disabilities in the show, which they find strange and unhelpful. Timur Turga expresses a desire for more respect in daily life, stating that no one chooses a disability. Okan Seese wishes for a "paradigm shift" in how society deals with disabilities, including recognizing German Sign Language as an official language and encouraging hearing people to learn sign language.
The documentary, which will be 45 minutes long, will air on September 18, 2025, at 10:10 PM on ARD Mediathek. It will be available with stereo, audio description, subtitles, online sign language, and video on demand. The documentary will also be available to stream in the ARD Mediathek on September 16, 2025, at 16:53 Uhr.
In the documentary, viewers can expect to see Tan Caglar turning the tables, making others work for him during a camping challenge, and Okan Seese setting up a stall at a flea market aiming to make 50 euros in two hours. Tan Caglar also faces a challenge in setting up a tent alone, which he finds difficult due to his dislike of camping.
Timur Turga expresses frustration that society often wants to impose an image of a blind person on him, rather than accepting him as an individual. He also shares his experiences of being bumped into or having people wave their hands in front of his eyes, which he finds shocking and upsetting.
Okan Seese comments on one customer at the flea market seeming uncomfortable with his gesticulating, as if they fear that deafness is contagious. Tan Caglar also shares his experiences of being categorized based on his disability and expresses a desire for more respect and understanding in daily life.
Overall, "A Blind Man, a Lame Man, a Deaf Man" aims to make a statement for more participation, real inclusion, and respect for people with disabilities. The documentary is a must-watch for anyone looking to learn more about the experiences of people with disabilities and the importance of inclusion and respect in society.
