Nakasekes people with disability try to cope

About this Short Film

Suhail Mugabi’s 2023 short from Uganda, Nakasekes people with disability try to cope, offers a sensitive look at life in Nakaseke as people and families navigate disability. The film explores themes of congenital and intellectual conditions, physical and medical disability, and the everyday challenges facing children and teenagers. Without claiming to solve anything, it shows moments of care, frustration and resilience, and reminds viewers how community and family shape experience. A succinct, humane piece, it sits well within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, which highlights the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability.