See Me for Who I Am (2020), film still

See Me for Who I Am

About this Short Film

See Me for Who I Am, a 2020 short by Belinda Adams, offers a respectful, intimate look at themes of achievement, identity and visibility for people with congenital disability and Down syndrome. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, the film sits among works that celebrate skill, ambition and everyday accomplishment. It touches on areas such as acting, sport, public speaking and training, and nods to institutions like NIDA and the UN, inviting viewers to reconsider assumptions and recognise individual strengths. Warm and clear-eyed, the film urges audiences to see the person first, beyond labels and expectations.

Film Details

Country: Australia
State: Queensland
Genre: interview
Festival Year: 2020
Filmmaker: Belinda Adams

Film Transcript

No transcript is available for this film.

Filmmaker

Belinda Adams is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Belinda Adams.

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14 comments
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Fran Hough 27/09/2020

I love the inner strength that some people just have . It there simmering away all the time waoting for tge chance to shine. Thank you for the lesson.

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Jacqui Potts 22/09/2020

Thanks for sharing Olivia - its great to see your amazing achievements keep reaching for the stars and keep your dreams alive Love your attitude girl

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Anne Stuart 20/09/2020

Olivia asks that we seek the angels of our better nature. No greater ask must we all answer.

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Kerry Lawson 18/09/2020

Mega-bargain Olivia. Youre the original rolling stone. Or in Sen-Michael parlance Cool dude

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Olga Taylor 17/09/2020

Wow Olivia you never cease to surprise me. Your amazing

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Alison Dougan 16/09/2020

Olivia I am so blessed to know you. And through this film more people will be able to see your truth and your passion.

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Nathan Pamenter 16/09/2020

Always an inspiration Olivia Congratulations and hope you do well

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Rosa Das Silva 15/09/2020

Olivia you are an inspiration .Keep on reaching for the stars

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Patti Dunne 15/09/2020

well Done Olivia. Your an inspiration xx

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Isla Swan 15/09/2020

Great to watch Olivia in action and NIDA graduates are the bestest

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Shannon S 15/09/2020

Very inspirational Olivia I agree more people with disabilities and down syndrome should be featured in films and tv more I hope you win

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Melissa Dower 15/09/2020

So Loved watching this Olivia well done Belinda and good luck

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Andrew Dower 15/09/2020

This is awesome Olivia H what a STAR Well done Belinda Adams

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Kathy Dillon 15/09/2020

Way to go Olivia You are amazing

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