About this Short Film
Still, Cooper, from Queen Margaret College (New Zealand, 2020), is a short film included in the Focus on Ability festival for its thoughtful attention to diverse experiences. Without assuming a specific plot, the work touches on themes such as autism, epilepsy, cognitive processing differences, friendship, inclusion, parenting and school life. It encourages viewers to think about the decisions young people and their families face and the practical realities of navigating medical and educational systems. Presented with care, Still, Cooper offers a quiet, humane perspective that complements the festival’s celebration of ability, resilience and belonging.
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I love how youve captured what is such a hard decision and Dads enduring love and Mums although shes not on camera we can her -
A hard decision made from a place of love for Cooper and one that has helped her grow and develop- a lovely video
Raw honest beautiful- moved me to tears. A familys love for a daughter.
What amazing progress Cooper has made at Hohepa your family must be very proud of you and MacKenzie for portraying you so lovingly in this film
Loved the movie miss you Cooper. Love from Tyler
A difficult decision made with love and strength resulting in a warm on-going positive outcome. What a lovely film.
This is a very moving doco. You can see how hard it must have been for the family to make the 'send away' decision but knowing how good Hohepa's reputation is and guessing how hard it must be to manage a Cooper at home making sure she is happy and developing her own self and her abilities it seemed a great gift they have given her - even if it is at some cost for them emotionally. And the film is a lovely tribute to her. She looks engaged and happy.
So moving. Cooper is surrounded by a loving family
Very moving.
An incredible documentary that truly demonstrates how heartbreaking it can be for families to do the best for their children
Heartwarming sensitive and a tribute to a loving family looking for the VERY best options in life for a beautiful young girl.Sensitively sharing what is a wonderful gift and allowing Copper to develop to be the very best she can be.
A beautiful film about a beautiful child who doesn't have a worry in the world.Filmed with love and sensitivity by a very caring young woman who engages with her younger sister
A most compassionate film about a wonderful families love.