A Good Listener (2022), film still

A Good Listener

2022 • Open Entrant Short
Filmmaker: See What Happens Productions

About this Short Film

#Adult #Cerebtal Palsy #Congenital Disability #Emotions #Friends #Group #Inclusion #Intellectual Disability #Perception, Viewpoint

A Good Listener, from See What Happens Productions (Australia, 2022), offers a quiet, thoughtful look at how people with disability are seen and heard. The short explores themes including cerebral palsy, intellectual and congenital disability, friendship, group dynamics and emotional perception. It asks viewers to consider viewpoint and inclusion without prescribing answers. As part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, it reflects our programme’s aim to highlight the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. The film will appeal to audiences seeking honest, respectful portrayals and anyone curious about how listening can shape understanding.

Film Details

Country: Australia
Category: Open Entrant Short
Genre: Educational
Festival Year: 2022
Filmmaker: See What Happens Productions

Film Transcript

Sometimes, we need time on our own. We need to look at our surroundings and appreciate where we are and what we have. Sometimes, we appreciate having someone to talk to about our excitement and pleasure. We could have this moment on your own and enjoy ourselves. But if we have someone to share with, the excitement doubles. Sometimes we don't need to say anything. Just being next to each other might be enough, good enough. You will understand each other even though you're not speaking. Sometimes we just want to be heard. You don't need to be understood. You only need someone who can be next to you. Only one person who can be next to you might just be enough, good enough. Sometimes we need to talk about our disappointment and anger. The other day, it was raining. It was pouring down and I was getting wet. I called the taxi. The taxi did not come for an hour. I was getting mad. Bloody taxi. Why are all these taxis so slow? It might be hard to swallow the problem on our own. But when you have someone to share it with, it becomes less difficult, easier. Sometimes you can pick a person to share your joy and sorrow with. However, sometimes you can't. Sometimes just being present for a person is good enough to be a good listener. Copyright © 2020 Mooji Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No part of this recording may be reproduced without Mooji Media Ltd.'s express consent.

Filmmaker

See What Happens Productions is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from See What Happens Productions.

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11 comments
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Alan Lovelock 19/10/2022

A simple but important message for us all. Thanks to everyone who took part.

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Leanne Buckle 11/09/2022

Wonderful congratulations to all involved in this production

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Kathy Bhning 31/08/2022

It is a lovely and wonderful short film

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Nicole Reay 31/08/2022

Great short film

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Nicole Reid 30/08/2022

Loved it Well done to all involved.

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Andrew Lovelock 30/08/2022

Great work to everyone involved including my brother

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Chris Russell 30/08/2022

So very true

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Annabell Andrews 28/08/2022

Just wonderful to see the effort the actors put into the film to describe 'listening'

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Judy Longden 26/08/2022

Such a great short film and so true. Well done everyone

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Rosanna Gray 25/08/2022

Great film It was very touching.

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Teneale Munro 24/08/2022

Wonderful video on didn't way's on listening Active listening visual listening and just being there Outstanding ways of developing listening skills

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