Disability

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Brazil/China/France Brazil’s most celebrated judo practitioner is blind. How Antonio Tenorio competes in both regular and Paralympic championships, and aims for a gold medal in Beijing.
Five Hours with Raja

New Zealand An intimate and confronting documentary, which charts the experiences of a young mother carrying her unborn baby to term, despite the diagnosis of a fatal birth defect.
Forgetting Dad

Germany If Dad can’t remember you, does he stop being Dad? Was he really struck by a horrible affliction, or trying to escape from a life he could no longer lead?
A Good Man

Australia In the midst of a drought, an Australian farmer’s creative way to support his quadriplegic wife is to open a brothel. But will the neighbours approve it? And can…

Mundo Alas An Alternative Tour

Argentina A group of disabled performers take the road trip of their lives.
The Red Chapel

Denmark Two Danish comedians adopted from North Korea, one disabled, visits their birth country. Do they or their home country suffer the culture shock?
Smile Pinki

India/USA In rural India, an 8 year old girl dreams of being able to smile properly.