The Throw (Beyond Borders) by Arun Ashok (Australia, 2023) is included in our Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival programme. While not prescribing a narrative, the film examines themes of achievement, motivation and practice alongside experiences of physical disability. Viewers will find a thoughtful look at young people and group dynamics, with attention to children and teenagers who use wheelchairs. It celebrates effort and the small wins that build confidence, without promising a particular outcome. An understated, human portrait, the work complements the festival’s aim to highlight the abilities and accomplishments of people with disability.
♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ Breaking news with Paul Toole. We begin with breaking news. Olivia from Melbourne has broken the national record in Little Athletics Australia's multi-class discuss event. Let's watch the recent interview we had with Olivia in our multi-cultural program. Namaste, you're watching M4 TV and welcome to Vasudeva Kudumbakam. The world is one family. I'm Shama Shashidharan and today we have with us Olivia, the national discuss champion. Olivia, let me start with a big congratulations. I'm so happy for you. Tell me how did it all happen? Who was your biggest motivation? The one, the only, Om. It all happened on one fine morning when I visited my nearby Little Athletics Centre. I saw a boy practising discus throw in a ring. Hi, my name is Om. What's yours? Olivia. That's nice. Well, would you like a chance to eat your food? Cooked it myself? Yes. What's your name? Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Shama. Cooked it myself. Well, actually, cooked it by myself. Really? I love to cook as well. Sometimes I feel it's all I can do. Don't be silly. Do you like discus? I don't think I'll be much use. Come on. Is it okay if I push? He is really the spinning motion of your hands. How? I'll never be able to get a good spin. One, two, three. Yes! One, two, three. Yes! Okay, you'll have to hold me for now. Well, I'll stick you a pole for support for the future. Wow, what an inspiring journey that is. Kids, now what's your future goal like? Olympics and Paralympics 2032 in Brisbane. www.circlelineartschool.com
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