About this Short Film
Dorothy Fadiman’s short film Profound Deafness Overcoming the Challenge (United States, 2019) explores themes of achievement, employment and sensory disability within everyday life. Quiet and observant, the film considers what work and recognition can mean for adults who are Deaf or who have an intellectual disability, with a particular nod to culinary work and the kitchen as a workplace. Shown as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, it sits alongside films that celebrate skills, resilience and practical solutions. This piece invites viewers to reflect on access, inclusion and the many ways people build purpose through work.
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Dorothy Fadiman is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Dorothy Fadiman.
