About this Short Film
We are pleased to present Tina Torrens’ Sarah "Living with 18Q Syndrome" (Australia, 2020). This short film offers a respectful, human glimpse into themes around 18Q chromosome variation and the everyday realities faced by a young adult. It speaks to family relationships, sibling dynamics, employment questions and the practical symptoms and challenges that can come with a congenital intellectual disability. Told with care and clarity, the work fits naturally within the Focus on Ability festival’s programme, which highlights the skills, resilience and achievements of people with disability. A thoughtful addition that invites audiences to listen and learn.
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Tina Torrens is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Tina Torrens.
A beautiful and inspiring film. I am a parent of a differently abled 18qer who is now 11. It is so wonderful to see your daughter taking her part in and contributing to society just as it should be And well done to you and your husband for rolling the dice twice
Thank you to the amazing people we have in our community. We are truly blessed by the wonderful people who have supported Sarah and our family and touched our lives each one of you have helped us with a smile a laugh and a sense of belonging for Sarah. to accomplish her goals in floristry and help us give Sarah a sense of purpose and to connect her to her community. We would love to meet the family in Nanango and have been touched by orher families reaching out to us. Thank you Tina for telling our story.
Thank you so much for creating this short film and sharing your story Sarah An absolute inspiration
Beautiful story about beautiful people who never give up and live life to the fullest
Beautiful story. So pleased I watched it. Best wishes to Sarah and her family.
A lovely story and such a wonderful inspiring family xx
would like to meet up with the family as my son has a 18Q deletions syndrome.
We had the great pleasure of training these amazing women and growing to love the entire family. Sarah especially always inspires us Just a beautiful family
Lovely story and lovely family. A huge encouragement to us all.
What a lovely film and you could not get more beautiful people than Ken and Sharon. Such a wonderful family.
I truly hope you are as inspired after watching this video as much as I was in filming and producing it about Sarah and her journey. Sarah and her family are such beautiful people. Thank you for your vote and support. Tina
Thank you Tina for not only filming this beautiful family but helping to enlighten 'disability ' awareness.