Yes I Can (Cranebrook High School, Australia, 2022) is a short film that explores themes of difference, ability and belonging within a school setting. Practical and personal themes such as intellectual and physical disability, music, group dynamics and young people learning new skills are all suggested in its approach. Made by students, the film brings a fresh, honest perspective and reflects the curiosity and creativity of teenagers finding their place. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Yes I Can contributes to a program that celebrates the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability and invites audiences to rethink assumptions about potential.
People judge us because of our labels. Can you believe this? I've been given a support unit bath. You know what? What? Nothing bad at all. Oh, this is going to be terrible. Have fun. What they don't realise is that we have individual ways of doing things. I'm pretty good at acting. There was a little trickle of blood running down his forehead. He smiled and he said, I'm alright. I still feel ashamed. We were such big men, you and me. That was the first time I saw Scotty. He had dancing. I love singing. And playing instruments. Playing piano. And when you look at the world in unique ways, you can produce some pretty interesting stuff. Judgment because of labels. Judgment because we may seem different. Oh no, this is going to be a nightmare. We are going to get smashed. Can I do a take? Pass it to me. But there is more than one way to use your body. Having a disability doesn't mean we can't do things. Sometimes we may need to do it differently. These are too hard for the kids. I'm going to get rid of them. And we can do it by helping each other. We are stronger when we work together. Some of our skills may even surprise you. Wow, this is the best bit I've ever tried. Because everyone has their strengths, right? Right! Just focus on our ability. We can do it.
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