About this Short Film
They Said I'd Never, by Mahinawa Specialist School & Resource Centre (New Zealand, 2019), looks at themes of childhood and adolescence, congenital and intellectual disability, mobility and inclusion. The film sits within school and sport contexts, and raises questions about perception and viewpoint without simplifying people or experiences. Quiet and respectful in tone, it highlights the everyday achievements and relationships that matter to young people and their communities. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this work complements the programme’s aim to show the abilities, experiences and contributions of people with disability, and to prompt audiences to rethink assumptions about capacity and belonging.
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Fantastic Well done to all involved.. keep up the great work
Great job...such a range of experiences and success displayed.
You guys are awesome cause you make the kids awesomer
Hats off to the Staff. What a great job they all do. Simply just amazing human beings.
What an amazing snapshot of the love and respect the staff at Mahinawa have for our kids Great work team
Love it Being the best you can be supported by awesome teaching staff.
What a wonderful video So touching to see their are schools and teachers out there making a difference daily Because of you these amazing students have a chance of better at life to thrive and grow. Well done
We are so lucky to have such a dedicated team at Mahinawa School. The children and young people are given many wonderful opportunities and experiences. Thank you so much. Great film
Absolutely beautiful
I love this video. What a difference attention of the right sort can make to the lives of people who have a bit more of a struggle than those of us more fortunate.
Was great to watch these beautiful students do this video with support from staff and parents.
What amazing work is being done with these young people. Congratulations to all the staff parents and young stars showing and growing there potential. Well done
Amazing lovingkind takes a special personpersons to share the love and work with the children l admire there workand what amazing kids.
Awesome watching these Superstars enjoying themselves. Nice seeing our grandson Kayde Jervis-Paul sharing his skills. Well done students. Loved the music on the video.
The staff and teachers do such a great job with the kids. My son Kayde has thrived in the Mahinawa School environment and I just want to say thank you so much.
Never say never Awesome video
So good to see these kids achieving so much. Kudos to amazing teachers and parents.