I can do

About this Short Film

Mahder Theodros’s I can do (Ethiopia, 2021) screens as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The film attends to themes of amputation, physical disability and the viewpoint of a young adult, prompting consideration of perception and employment-related challenges without prescribing a single reading. It asks viewers to rethink assumptions about capability and daily life, and to notice how social and workplace barriers shape opportunity. Presented with care, I can do sits alongside other festival selections that celebrate ability, resilience and the varied experiences of people with disability. A reflective piece that invites conversation and curiosity.