See the person first (2021), film still

See the person first

About this Short Film

See the person first is a thoughtful short film from Hillcrest High School that looks at how young people see disability. Rooted in themes such as cerebral palsy, physical and medical disability, wheelchair use, and the dynamics of school life, it raises questions about perception and the effects of bullying among teenagers. The work speaks to the everyday experiences of young people with congenital and acquired differences without assuming a single story. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this piece invites audiences to reflect on respect, visibility and how groups and peers shape the view of a person beyond labels.

Film Details

Country: New Zealand
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2021

Film Transcript

No transcript is available for this film.

Filmmaker

Hillcrest High School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Hillcrest High School.

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5 comments
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Yvonna Cartwright 21/08/2021

Well done Ryan. You have sucessfully shown See the Person First along with their giving natures and big hearts. Congratulations.

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AnneRob Griffiths 21/08/2021

a very mature and extremely well crafted doco Ryan. Our deepest wish is that ALL people will always See the Person First. Well done. We're very proud of you.

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Michele Church 21/08/2021

A balanced delivery Ryan promoting acceptance awareness diversity and keeping it real. We'll done.

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Julie-Anne Richardson 21/08/2021

Well done Ryan. I hope that you are proud of yourself.

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Megan Malcolm 21/08/2021

Love this Ryan. Great job.

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