<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;View the video version on YouTube:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://youtu.be/_fKrzCuCYUQ?si=9La4y5V1MmIfrJR9"&gt;https://youtu.be/_fKrzCuCYUQ?si=9La4y5V1MmIfrJR9&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode of Disability Deep Dive, hosts Keith and Jodi are joined by Peet Montzingo, a creator, musician, and author, to discuss his book 'Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different.' Peet shares his experiences as the only average height member of a family of little people, his journey to online fame, and the importance of using humor and personal stories to shift perceptions about disability and difference. The episode also features a Deep Cut segment discussing the 2021 film 'Cyrano' starring Peter Dinklage, exploring themes of beauty, love, and representation. Tune in for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about family, identity, and the power of storytelling.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Disability Deep Dive

Disability Rights Florida

Little Imperfections, Big Conversations: Peet Montzingo on Growing Up Different

NOV 6, 202560 MIN
Disability Deep Dive

Little Imperfections, Big Conversations: Peet Montzingo on Growing Up Different

NOV 6, 202560 MIN

Description

View the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_fKrzCuCYUQ?si=9La4y5V1MmIfrJR9

In this episode of Disability Deep Dive, hosts Keith and Jodi are joined by Peet Montzingo, a creator, musician, and author, to discuss his book 'Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different.' Peet shares his experiences as the only average height member of a family of little people, his journey to online fame, and the importance of using humor and personal stories to shift perceptions about disability and difference. The episode also features a Deep Cut segment discussing the 2021 film 'Cyrano' starring Peter Dinklage, exploring themes of beauty, love, and representation. Tune in for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about family, identity, and the power of storytelling.