I have known Eva Sweeney since she was born, I have read some of her writing, including her published book, "Queers on Wheels", which I consider a brave and important work, I have been with her often enough to know how bright she is and what a delightful sense of humor she has. Nevertheless, her documentary, "Respect: The Joy of Aides" was an amazing surprise for me. It is so intelligent, so interesting, so important, and so professional that it added another, very serious dimension to my understanding and appreciation of Eva and her talent. I believe it belongs in every public library, every school library, and every hospital library. I myself am a writer of prose, stage plays and screenplays, and I know something good when I see it. In the case of Eva's documentary, I can't offer enough praise. By all means, see it.

"Respect: The Joy of Aides" should be required viewing for anyone with a disability and anyone hoping to work for a disabled person. Eva brings us inside her world and with objectivity and humor let's us see how she negotiates this difficult and all-important aspect of her life.

This documentary is so sensitive and intelligent; I was very impressed.