Window into our World
Imagine what it's like to be one of us. Take a peek into the lives of learning disabled people from all over the globe and challenge your world view.
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Bobby Marinelli, 10mins 19secs, USA
Kelly and Allison are two twenty something grocery store employees who find out that the best friendships blossom when they are most needed.
Topsy and Dave
Kirsty Griffin and Viv Kernick, 8mins 44secs, New Zealand
Love, understanding and support are the cornerstone of any marriage. With help from their support workers, we follow Topsy and Dave as they grasp the idea of marriage.
Love You 'Til I Die (Rudely)
Rudely Interrupted, 2mins 33secs, Australia
In their 11th year as a band Rudely Interrupted have a new look, new EP and some of their finest songs ever. This film captures them in their colourful glory.
My Life in the City
Adam Goldhammer, 11mins, Canada
A group participate in a research study using interviews, city walks and drama to explore what it's like to be a person with a learning disability living in Toronto.
Aqui Possible
Blanca Zaragueta and Joseba Huegun, 22mins 46secs, Spain
Andoni, the owner of an advertising agency, accidently meets his neighbour, Enrike, who has Down's Syndrome.
Jonathan
Kirsty Griffin and Viv Kernick, 5mins 57secs, New Zealand
Jonathan takes pride in representing Thames in the Special Olympics. He enjoys pounding the pavement as part of his rigorous training regime.
Trapped Rhythms
Access All Areas' Black Cab Theatre Company, 4mins 4secs, UK
Inspired by the history of people with leanring disabilities being put in long-stay hospitals, their stories and protest songs and statements by Mabel Cooper.
Paul
Kirsty Griffin and Viv Kernick, 5mins 57secs, New Zealand
Paul has been at Thames for 22 years. With strength and vulnerability he quietly pursues the things in life which make him strong and happy.
I'm Me
Denis Darzacq with Mind the Gap, 4mins 4secs, UK
An inspirational music video which helps to challenge the stigma around learning disability. Featuring music by Jez Colborne.
Like a Star
Daniele Bonarini, 10mins 50secs, Italy
Daniele is a director who works with people with disabilities. He takes his lead actor, Tiziano to a festival in Texas. For Tiziano these will be unforgettable days.
Bumblebees
Jenna Kanell, 3mins 56secs, USA
A quirky romantic comedy starring Vance Kanell, who was diagnosed with autism and several other sensory disorders. He now faces the adventure of his first date.