Founders’ Evening for More Than Steps
The heart of the evening was led by Bari Beasley. Alongside her husband, Cory, and daughter, Alex, Bari hosted us with the kind of grace and community spirit that the Franklin Theatre is known for.
The Story
In 2014, the world was captivated by the story of two best friends and a wheelchair on a 500-mile pilgrimage. Today, that spark has ignited a movement. More Than Steps is a feature-length documentary capturing the final two "Accessible Caminos" led by Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray.
This time, the journey isn't about two men—it’s about a diverse community of "Captains" (pilgrims with disabilities) and "Pushers" proving that human connection is the ultimate form of accessibility.
This is a legacy project.
As Justin and Patrick prepare to lead their final groups this June, we have a closing window to document the blueprint of this radical community. This film captures the raw, transformative power of the "Unified Group"—a collection of strangers who, over 8 days and 6 chapters of struggle and triumph, become a single force of love and purpose.
Director Trevor Lubiens sharing the heart behind the film “More Than Steps.”
If you were with us under the lights of the historic Franklin Theatre recently, you felt it.
It wasn't just a movie night or a typical fundraiser. It was a room full of people leaning into a story that proves—against all odds—that we are better when we journey together. For those who couldn’t make it, or those who left that night wanting to do more, we wanted to share a look at the vision Trevor Lubiens, the director of this upcoming documentary, and his team are bringing to life.
Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck sharing their story at The Franklin Theatre.
The Vision
Directed by Trevor Lubiens—the only filmmaker to have documented every Accessible Camino to date—this film offers an intimate, insider perspective on a global movement. Our goal is to move beyond the screen, using this film as a catalyst for a global impact campaign that brings the principles of interdependence into schools, corporations, and communities worldwide.
The Partnership
Through our fiscal sponsorship with the International Documentary Association (IDA), we are inviting partners to join us in bringing this story to the world's most prestigious film festivals and streaming platforms. This is more than a film about a trail in Spain; it is an antidote to an isolating world, proving that we can go anywhere—if we go together.