About this Short Film
Beating the Odds, by Malawian filmmaker Alfred Zgambo (2020), is included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The film sheds light on the experiences of young adults living with blindness and cataracts, and the practical challenges they face in seeking work and recognition. With a focus on individual resilience and social barriers, it invites viewers to consider how medical and sensory disability shape daily life and opportunity. Ideal for audiences interested in disability, employment and media representation, this short offers a respectful, human perspective that complements the festival’s celebration of ability and inclusion.
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