Mariam the Majestic (Al-Taqwa College, Australia, 2022) is a short film included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. It offers a warm, respectful look at themes of ability, medical disability and school life, and highlights the experiences of children and young adults within group settings. The film touches on mosaic Turner Syndrome while keeping its focus on everyday moments rather than labels. Created by Al-Taqwa College, it invites audiences to think about how schools, peers and communities shape opportunity and self-worth. A thoughtful, human portrait that complements the festival’s commitment to celebrating achievement and resilience.
Let Mariam go, I can't find her. We're doing the interview like this now. So Mariam, what's your name? Mariam? Mariam. Really? Your name is Mariam, my name is Mariam. Are you stealing my name? My abilities are, I'm flexible and I can sing. Today, we're going to talk about chicken nuggets. We love chicken nuggets. I have lots of conditions. Oh, do you want to tell me about them? I have mosaic. Mosaic. Turn a center on my hand right here. What's that? Tell me more about it. It changes your skin so like you lose it, I think. And it spreads all over your body. I have another thing. I have another thing. I don't grow much, that's why I'm really small. I was born that way. When I was born, I was really tiny. I don't know how tiny. I think I was this tiny. How do you feel about your condition? I feel special. In some ways. Sometimes when people bully me about it, like, why are you so small? You're so tiny. I'm taller than you. And sometimes I just think to myself, it's okay. I'm special. What would you like them to focus on instead? My abilities? Why are you laughing? Well, I have another talent. That is that I am a storyteller. So what's the title of your story? The Majesty! What does she want? What is she looking for in this story? She's looking to be loved. Who is she looking to be loved by? Everybody! What does she want to be loved for? Helping people. And being nice and kind. What's the most scariest thing for her? One person. Somebody who doesn't like her. And being mean to her. Your writing is so ugly. Why don't you do that? And rip it. She wants her to be friends and like her. And all the time she keeps asking her, do you want to play with me, please? Do you want to play with me, please? She's not really friends with her. Oh, so she's pretending to be friends with her. One time she was going home and she spoke to her other friend. And then Miriam heard her. You heard about Miriam? Well, I'm just pretending to be her friend. I'm not actually her friend. And then she went home angry. I knew that you were pretending to be my friend. How is she going to make herself feel better? She will eat chicken nuggets. We love chicken nuggets! Chicken nuggets! You would think that a story like this would have a more complicated ending. But in Miriam's world, sometimes a song about nuggets solves it all. Growing up small, Miriam has learned to appreciate the little things in life, like chicken nuggets. She's tiny. She's funny. She's smart. Cat fight. You never know what people are going through, so don't be mean. And one day, you'll be in their shoes. And why were you shy earlier? Because I've been talking too much about my life. Now I can draw little cappuccinos and little pencil cases and things like that. Cappuccinos. I can do the little squiggly lines on my face and then I just wrap it up like that. And then I put cute eyes on it. Cute. Cute. Alright, here we go. Yes, we love you guys.
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Djenaba Bah7/09/2022
Masha Allah well-done Mariam you are so beautiful I love your story and will definitely read it to other children In sha Allah. I pray that Allah subuhanahuwattal continues to guide and protect you and your family. Aameen Ya Allah
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Musab Mohammed2/09/2022
Amazing Mariam. You are a very good actor. Remember to never give up.
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Hiba Rizwan1/09/2022
Really nice Mariam The Majestic
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Israth Shaik1/09/2022
A great lesson for us all MashaAllah. Eat chicken nuggets guys.
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Amina Shakir Arafath1/09/2022
Mashallah I love the way she interprets her condition. I adore the way the video was filmed and I look forward to watching more of the video's produced by Al Taqwa college.
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Maheen Fatima1/09/2022
MASHALLAH. I adore the way she accepts her condition and is still grateful for everything. Credits to the amazing media team at Al-Taqwa College and the gorgeous girls in the video.
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Zehra Askari1/09/2022
great video
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Reem Omar1/09/2022
Amazing work Mariam Also Yes
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Janan Ocal31/08/2022
Yes
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Mahdiya Nayeef31/08/2022
Amazing and funny.Great work
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Rayanne Abdo31/08/2022
She is so cute
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Muaz Jibril30/08/2022
Mariam Your Are so Inspiring good job
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Aakif Razeen30/08/2022
Good Job
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Abdul Muqsit30/08/2022
Brilliant Mariam. You are so special .
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Musab Mohammed30/08/2022
Well done Mariam you are an outstanding actor
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Asif Hussain30/08/2022
Well done Mariam you are amazing
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mohammed jawad29/08/2022
you are a good actor
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saleem ali29/08/2022
go on mariam
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Mariam Nasser29/08/2022
I love the film it is to inspiring and funny with the chicken nugget song and my name is Mariam too
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Raimah Faisal29/08/2022
It was really nice
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Fatha Ade27/08/2022
I am crying so much listening to your story.. Masha allah very strong young lady The way you look at life on the positives despite your conditions I dont know you but I pray that allah continue to bless you to see the positives in life.
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Ibtisam Shanino27/08/2022
May Allah bless her and protect her from any harm. She is our baby and will always be love you Maryoma
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Abdulai Bah26/08/2022
Brilliant Mariam. You are so special .
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Ahmed Barrie26/08/2022
In the name of Allah Most High the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful. Salutations and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad his family and companions.Oh Allah I submit my Niece Mariam to You.I realize that parenting a child is a very difficult task as her Uncle I turn to You in humility for Your help. I implore You for Your wisdom and guidance. Oh Allah I know that Mariam is an amanah trust from You to care for and to raise in a manner that is pleasing to You. Help us the family raise her in the best way of your teachings. Teach her how to love in a way that she would have her love. Help her where she need to be healed improved nurtured and made whole. Above all help her walk in righteousness and integrity so that You may always be pleased with her.Oh Allah Allow Mariam to be a God-fearing role model with all the communication teaching and nurturing skills that she may need.Oh Allah You know what our Mariam needs. Help and guide her in the right direction. Oh Allah put a hedge of safety around Mariam. Protect her body mind and emotions from any kind of evil .Oh Allah I pray that You protect Mariam from accidents diseases injuries and any other physical mental or emotional afflictions and abuse.
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Nafees Sultana26/08/2022
Masha Allah May Allahswt give her strength to face the world
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Binta Bah26/08/2022
We all love you so much Mariam.
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Chernor Bah26/08/2022
This is very touching. We are so proud of you Princess Mariam. We are all different and unique in our own way and that what makes us human.
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Matenneh Kanneh26/08/2022
Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah ma sha Allah
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Lil I26/08/2022
Oh cant hold up my tears May Allah give her long life and good health. So proud of her she is smart lit child
Masha Allah well-done Mariam you are so beautiful I love your story and will definitely read it to other children In sha Allah. I pray that Allah subuhanahuwattal continues to guide and protect you and your family. Aameen Ya Allah
Amazing Mariam. You are a very good actor. Remember to never give up.
Really nice Mariam The Majestic
A great lesson for us all MashaAllah. Eat chicken nuggets guys.
Mashallah I love the way she interprets her condition. I adore the way the video was filmed and I look forward to watching more of the video's produced by Al Taqwa college.
MASHALLAH. I adore the way she accepts her condition and is still grateful for everything. Credits to the amazing media team at Al-Taqwa College and the gorgeous girls in the video.
great video
Amazing work Mariam Also Yes
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Amazing and funny.Great work
She is so cute
Mariam Your Are so Inspiring good job
Good Job
Brilliant Mariam. You are so special .
Well done Mariam you are an outstanding actor
Well done Mariam you are amazing
you are a good actor
go on mariam
I love the film it is to inspiring and funny with the chicken nugget song and my name is Mariam too
It was really nice
I am crying so much listening to your story.. Masha allah very strong young lady The way you look at life on the positives despite your conditions I dont know you but I pray that allah continue to bless you to see the positives in life.
May Allah bless her and protect her from any harm. She is our baby and will always be love you Maryoma
Brilliant Mariam. You are so special .
In the name of Allah Most High the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful. Salutations and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad his family and companions.Oh Allah I submit my Niece Mariam to You.I realize that parenting a child is a very difficult task as her Uncle I turn to You in humility for Your help. I implore You for Your wisdom and guidance. Oh Allah I know that Mariam is an amanah trust from You to care for and to raise in a manner that is pleasing to You. Help us the family raise her in the best way of your teachings. Teach her how to love in a way that she would have her love. Help her where she need to be healed improved nurtured and made whole. Above all help her walk in righteousness and integrity so that You may always be pleased with her.Oh Allah Allow Mariam to be a God-fearing role model with all the communication teaching and nurturing skills that she may need.Oh Allah You know what our Mariam needs. Help and guide her in the right direction. Oh Allah put a hedge of safety around Mariam. Protect her body mind and emotions from any kind of evil .Oh Allah I pray that You protect Mariam from accidents diseases injuries and any other physical mental or emotional afflictions and abuse.
Masha Allah May Allahswt give her strength to face the world
We all love you so much Mariam.
This is very touching. We are so proud of you Princess Mariam. We are all different and unique in our own way and that what makes us human.
Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah ma sha Allah
Oh cant hold up my tears May Allah give her long life and good health. So proud of her she is smart lit child
Masyallah amazing video Pungkas
may they live a long life God bless
She is an angel