About this Short Film
Whanau (2020), from Tawa College, New Zealand, is a short film included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. Details of the story remain sparse, but the film is listed under themes such as deafness, sensory disability, family, school life and teenagers, with domestic violence among its concerns. As part of this programme, Whanau offers a young, local perspective on the realities facing students and families living with sensory disability. It asks audiences to consider questions of support, safety and belonging in everyday settings. Presented by a school filmmaker, the film contributes a valuable youth voice to conversations about ability and inclusion.
Film Details
Film Transcript
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Filmmaker
Tawa College is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Tawa College.
