About this Short Film
She Is My Mother, directed by Ruth Hajie (Malawi, 2020), is a short film included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The work explores themes of family, achievement and inclusion, with resonances around work, small business and the barriers people with physical disability can face. It offers a clear, human perspective on discrimination and employment, while also reflecting on individual strength and care. Short and thoughtful, the film sits comfortably within the festival’s celebration of the abilities and achievements of people with disability. Audiences can expect a film that prompts reflection on belonging, opportunity and everyday resilience.
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Filmmaker
Ruth Hajie is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Ruth Hajie.
