About this Short Film
He Waka Eke Noa, a 2018 short from Waitara High School (New Zealand), offers a warm, observant look at school life and group activities among young people with diverse needs. The film reflects themes of ADHD, autism, cognitive processing and intellectual disability, physical disability and wheelchair use, without assuming a single story. Showing moments of participation, friendship and everyday achievement, it sits comfortably within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival’s programme. A concise, respectful piece, it will appeal to educators, families and audiences who value honest, youth-centred portrayals of ability and inclusion.
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