The Way We Move

Amber Galloway is an American Sign Language interpreter who specializes in live concerts. She is a master of her craft and has performed on stage with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Lana Del Rey, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In the documentary by Vanessa Dumont and Nicolas Davenel, we meet her as a mentor tasked with preparing two newcomers—Julian Ortiz and Angela “AV” Vilavong—for this challenging art form. Thrown in at the deep end, they are soon set to join the translation team at the prestigious Austin City Limits festival. But the struggles of the new interpreters are only part of the story—in the background, we witness a moving tale of community, building connections, and living in a world designed for people without disabilities. At the same time, we learn about Amber’s painful past, which gives her mission a personal dimension.

Fortunately, the directing duo doesn’t offer viewers a tear-jerking story meant merely to warm the heart. Through their lens, Galloway comes across as a star—a charismatic personality with a crystal-clear goal that only seems impossible at first glance: to make music visible to the eye.

Igor Kierkosz

Age rating: 15+