Social Fitness

About this Short Film

Social Fitness (Anna Pakman, United States, 2021) looks at the changing rules of being together in a Covid world. The short explores themes of isolation, mask‑wearing, mental health and how perception and viewpoint shape everyday socialising. It also touches on mobility and access, including the presence of a person who uses a wheelchair. Without assuming a specific plot, the film prompts viewers to think about how public health measures and personal boundaries alter connection and community. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Social Fitness adds a thoughtful, timely voice to conversations about ability, care and adapting social life.