About this Short Film
We are proud to present Why Am I Still Alive? (Paul Nguyen, Canada, 2021), a short film that addresses themes of disability, isolation and mental health. It touches on experiences associated with deafness, muteness, paralysis and neurofibromatosis, and the prejudice and stigma people with disabilities often face. The film asks difficult questions about being trapped by physical and social barriers and about survival and identity. It is a powerful, thought-provoking piece that fits the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival's mission to highlight the abilities and experiences of people with disability. Recommended for audiences open to emotionally charged reflections on difference and resilience.
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