TORONTO – Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is cooking up a new documentary series based on Toronto food truck owner Aleem Syed and his wheelchair accessible–food truck.
A professionally trained chef, Aleem's world was forever changed in 2008 when he was involved in a shooting accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. His passion for food never wavered, however, and he made it his mission to open a halal and fully wheelchair accessible–food truck called the Holy Grill.
Food Spin with Chef Aleem follows his day to day life as he whips through the streets of Toronto drawing culinary inspiration from his Indian roots, experimenting with new foods, and connecting with the community by sharing his story and creative dishes.
Produced for AMI-tv by Fair-Play, the 13-epsiode series will premiere November 29 at 7:30 PM ET, with full episodes will be available online after the initial broadcast. To be accessible for those with sight loss, the show features integrated described video – where Aleem describes his actions and surroundings during filming – eliminating the need for a secondary audio track.
"Aleem's passion and creativity shines through every aspect of his life, both in and out of the kitchen," said AMI-tv programming and production VP John Melville, in the news release. "We hope the audience will be inspired by his ability to overcome adversity and willingness to challenge societal norms."
