About this Short Film
Your Rocky Spine, by Ray Jacobs and Arty Party (United Kingdom, 2019), is a tender short that explores connections among adults with Down syndrome and other cognitive processing or intellectual disabilities. The film looks at themes of love, friendship and belonging, showing how relationships form and matter in everyday life. Shot with warmth and respect, it highlights the abilities, humour and humanity of its participants. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Your Rocky Spine complements the programme's aim to celebrate diverse experiences and achievements of people with disability. It invites audiences to see people first and to value their relationships on their own terms.
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All you need is lovely. Beautifully shot film giving the viewer a visceral felt sense of place and time. Yet the timeless nature of love runs through it. Gentle inspiring and warming to the soul.
Excellent production worthy of 1st prize.