‘It Me’
Take a deep dive in to the different ways we, as learning disabled people, express ourselves and navigate the world. This screening is a celebration of what makes us unique and gives us an identity.
Content notes: contains strong language, sexual themes and mild violence.
To hire this screening contact: lizzie.banks@carousel.org.uk or call 01273 234734.
The Rite
Adam Csoka Keller, 5mins 45secs, UK
Culture Device is a group comprised of dancers with Down’s syndrome. They present views on working in the arts, Spring and having an extra chromosome.
Force of Habit
Tamsin Parker, 3mins 42secs, UK
As an autistic person, I struggled to understand myself. Then I watched 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and saw myself reflected in the protagonist, Tuco.
What It Feels Like
Steven Fraser, 2mins 59secs, UK
An experimental and expressive animated documentary that investigates voice hearing. Positives and negatives combine to express misunderstood behaviour.
What Is Normal? Who Decides?
Eleana Re, 4mins, UK
Autism is not always well understood. Here artist Eleana Re gives a very personal insight into what's it like for her. Step into her very orange world…
Creatures and Things
Sam Fenton, 12mins 44secs, UK
Ben works in a factory and lives alone with his hairless cat. When he’s invited to a birthday party he’s forced to step out of his routine and into a confusing situation.
Outsider
Tom McCarthaigh, 2mins, UK
Following an alien outsider as he travels to earth to try to make a connection. Produced by biggerhouse film / 104films.
Fighter
Bugsy Steel, 7mins 30secs, UK
Ten minutes before a match, a teenage boxer with Down’s syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring. An exploration of amateur boxing and freedom of choice.
Shakespeare in Tokyo
Bus Stop Films, 20mins, Australia
A Shakespeare fan with Down’s syndrome, sets off on an adventure to discover Tokyo and get away from his over-bearing older brother.
Radial Dundee
Back to Back Theatre, 7mins 46secs, Australia
A continuous sequence of action, capturing the beautiful idiosyncrasies of people, bodies, communities and landscapes.