About this Short Film
Sam I Am, directed by Hiromi Matsuoka (Australia, 2021), is a short film that speaks to the strength and skill of people with disability. While details of the narrative are kept intentionally spare, the film touches on themes of achievement, training and competition and highlights the experiences of young adults with Down Syndrome and other cognitive or intellectual disabilities. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Sam I Am fits within our program by celebrating ability, teamwork and personal growth. It offers audiences a warm, respectful look at ambition and belonging, inviting viewers to value different ways of learning and taking part.
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