This engaging series of childhood recollections tells of an unconventional school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, freedom, and love. The school had old railroad cars for classrooms and was run by an extraordinary man – its founder and headmaster, Sōsaku Kobayashi – who deeply valued children's independence, and who was a firm believer in freedom of expression and activity.
Three brothers Guri, Inder and Jassi, live in London along with their sister Aman and run a cafe. Guri is deaf, Inder is blind and Jassi is mute. One day Guri falls for a girl, Reet. Will they overcome all the challenges and have a happy ending?
Blending sci-fi and lore, this enigmatic tale centres on the spirits that dwell in a far-flung part of the Australian wilderness, where they protect the land from those who wish to steal from it for personal gain. Director Rhys Day, who grew up in a rainforest town in Far North Queensland, brings a fresh perspective to an ancient tale, aided by stunning landscape cinematography and an eerie, provocative soundtrack.
Nous connaissions Charline Pouillet et son frère Théo, qui mènent depuis plusieurs années des défis sportifs, toujours plus impressionnants, pour faire parler de la maladie de Huntington. Cette fois, ils ont dépassé les frontières accompagnés de leur papa Olivier atteint de la maladie de Huntington pour gravir ensemble le Kilimandjaro en Tanzanie.
Traqué par des nazis qui exterminent les personnes handicapées, un jeune garçon ayant une malformation prend une terrible décision tandis qu'il fuit pour sauver sa peau.
'Give Them Wings' is based on the true story of severely disabled football fan Paul Hodgson.
The battle for accessibility in New York City Transit told by those fighting it. Less than a quarter of stations in the city's sprawling subway system are accessible to people with disabilities and those that need elevators. This film takes you on the frontlines of the disability rights movement featuring the perspectives of activists, local and state legislators, transit advocates and MTA officials.
Nathan Quinell is a fully trained chef… he also happens to be legally deaf and blind. That’s never stopped him from chasing his dreams to become a full-time cook, but now Nathan must prove himself to his peers, his students and potential employers.
A portrait that follows Nan, my uncle and the last two years he and his parents live together. In long, tightly framed shots, a picture emerges of three intimately interwoven lives: the gentle and touching bickering between Nan and his mother, the evenings in front of the television when time seems to stand still, and the minutes ticking by as Grandpa silently peels an apple. In the film, disability is not only seen as symptoms on individual bodies, but as social, physical, and temporal relationships. It is a meditation on time, disabilities, and the economies of care in contemporary China.
Une adolescente, qui a passé sa vie reclue avec sa mère, découvre le terrible secret que cette dernière lui cache depuis de nombreuses années. La vie idyllique de l'adolescente bascule...
Experience the joy of flight with Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson
Tout près du site de Woodstock, une révolution a lieu dans une colonie de vacances délabrée pour adolescents handicapés. Elle va transformer leur vie à jamais et lancer un mouvement historique. Une histoire coréalisée par Nicole Newnham, primée aux Emmys, et l'ingénieur du son Jim LeBrecht, lui-même ancien résident de la colonie.
Orpheline de ses parents, elle est prise en charge par le comité du quartier et vit recluse dans sa chambre, aux soins et en totale dépendance de ses voisins et de travailleurs sociaux.Fragile d’apparence et complétement immobile (telle une plante), elle subit les allées et venues hostiles et de cet entourage on ne peut plus abusif.Un jour, alors qu’elle n’arrive plus elle-même à se considérer comme un être humain, un étranger s’installe chez elle … Son oncle !Est-ce un nouveau tuteur ou un autre prédateur, l’un de ces « oncle » comme ils aiment se nommer ?
Quoi qu’il en soit, cet oncle semble être une menace pour tous… car il amène avec lui des vérités bien cachées.
Kazuo Hara follows Ayumi Yasutomi, a transgender candidate, who is also a Tokyo University professor, as she embarks on a national campaign for a seat in Japan's Upper House.
A short documentary following Koyote Moone and her medical and psychiatric service dog Banner. This film explores issues surrounding non-visible disabilities and discrimination against service dog teams.
Serviced explores touch based service businesses including cuddling, erotic massage, sex surrogacy and sex work. Meet the men who have foregone the 9-5 grind or are adding on a side-hustle service-based job. From cuddling to sex work we're looking at the world's oldest profession with eyes wide open.
A documentary that follows the story of Dario Pasquarella, deaf director and actor, and his company. Through his work, Dario seeks to bring together the deaf and hearing community, who are usually separated by a lack of communication. In his shows he uses both languages, LIS, sign language and spoken language, to tell stories in which the deaf and hearing can live in symbiosis.
A single father tries to raise his daughter, who has cerebral palsy, even as she is beginning to wake up to her sexuality.
The documentary chronicles the life stories of two brothers, Kristaps and Krists. Kristaps, the elder brother, is disabled and has trouble talking, but he can rap. His younger brother Krists is one of the best freestyle BMX bikers in Latvia.