At Dances With Films LA, Below the Line host Judy Nguyen sits down with filmmakers Kody Leibowitz and Allison Norlian to talk about their powerful feature documentary Meandering Scars, a raw, real, and deeply human story following wheelchair athlete Erica Bogan as she attempts to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness about suicide within the disability community.What begins as an ambitious physical challenge becomes a profound exploration of mental health, disability rights, trauma, systemic ableism, and resilience. Kody and Allison discuss the origins of the film, their transition from journalism to filmmaking, working with the only U.S. researcher who studies suicide at the intersection of disability, and how society, not disability, is often the greatest barrier disabled individuals face.They also break down the behind-the-scenes journey: filming on Kilimanjaro, documenting unpredictable emotional turns, navigating COVID delays, and shaping the film’s evolving narrative. Ultimately, Meandering Scars becomes a story of advocacy, identity, community, and what it means to feel truly seen.Whether you’re a filmmaker, a mental health advocate, part of the disability community, or simply love meaningful storytelling, this conversation is one you won’t forget.