Natalie's Life with a Disability (2022), film still

Natalie's Life with a Disability

About this Short Film

Natalie's Life with a Disability, created by students at Hamilton Girls' High School in New Zealand, presents a thoughtful short about disability in a school-aged context. The film addresses themes such as bullying, cerebral palsy, congenital disability, intellectual and physical disability, and the everyday challenges and strengths of teenagers. It offers a student-led perspective that complements the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival's aim to highlight the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. This screening invites audiences to reflect on inclusion, peer dynamics and the resilience of young people navigating school life. Made in 2022.

Film Details

Country: New Zealand
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2022

Film Transcript

No transcript is available for this film.

Filmmaker

Hamilton Girls' High School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Hamilton Girls' High School.

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14 comments
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Pritika Pritika 19/11/2022

Very well executed Natalie...you are the best out of all in your ability proud that you do all the things which we all do at McDonald's centreplace ...great team member...all the very best for your future ahead..

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Vicky Burgess-Munro 17/11/2022

Congratulations on all your achievements Natalie You are a wonderful young woman who is going to make a real difference in the lives if others. All the best

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Carol Baker 17/11/2022

Well done Natalie. You haven't changed a bit since I taught you in Food tech Yr 910. Great video

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Jenniffer Fernyhough 31/08/2022

Well done Natalie I am very proud of you and it have been a great pleasure to watch you grow during your high school years.

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Zareena Shinwari 29/08/2022

You are a humble and humorous person don't worry about people you are enough for yourself and you will be a great teacher in the future. Thanks for being a cool classmate

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Julie Lee 26/08/2022

Natalie Lee we as family are so proud of you Stephen and Julie very proud of you plus your brothers and Kate and thanks to Hamilton girls high school mrs Gordon

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Lola Aitchison 26/08/2022

Good work queen super proud of you xx

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Marie Gordon 26/08/2022

Thanks for sharing your story Natalie. You are a true ambassador of HGHS and an inspiration to many. Loved your video.

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Mary-Jean Johns 24/08/2022

Natalie this is really inspiring and a privilege to view. Thanks Lauren for directing and editing it

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Cheryl Dibley 24/08/2022

Fantastic video. Well done Natalie. Thanks for sharing your story.

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Karen Shute 24/08/2022

Natalie your story inspires me You will be a great teacher

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Sheryl Snook 24/08/2022

Loved this video. I agree - don't let anyone dis your ability

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Brittany Kenny 24/08/2022

Love the video

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kayleigh Martin 24/08/2022

good job nats

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