About this Short Film
The V.I.P (Visually Impaired Person) (Susan Jackson, Ireland, 2021) approaches questions of sight, support and selfhood through a focused, sensory lens. With themes of blindness, illness and medical disability, the film considers how perception and point of view shape daily life and relationships. It also raises questions about assistance and authorship without relying on easy answers. Short and intimate, this work finds power in its observations rather than in plot. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, The V.I.P offers audiences a chance to reflect on the varied experiences of people with sensory disability and to rethink assumptions about independence and care.
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Susan Jackson is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Susan Jackson.
I really enjoyed this documentary. I was very happy to learn about ways of assisting the visually impaired. Approaching someone can be uncomfortable so it was great to hear Ronan's advice. He has a lovely light outlook on his inability to see properly. I really enjoyed listening to him.
I found this documentary most informative. It so cleverly gives the viewer an insight into the world of the visually impaired showing us the difficulties people have to face on a daily basis by clearly showing us the world as they see it.