About this Short Film
We are pleased to present Not Your Average Joe by Ashleigh Smart (Australia, 2022). This short film highlights active community life and the achievements of adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual and congenital disabilities. It emphasises inclusion, motivation and the value of group connection without reducing people to labels. Warm and direct in tone, the work fits the Focus on Ability festival’s aim to showcase the strengths and everyday contributions of people with disability. Audiences can expect a respectful, uplifting portrait that invites fresh thinking about participation, belonging and community. A concise, human reminder that ability takes many forms.
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Ashleigh Smart is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Ashleigh Smart.
Your an inspiration to us all Joe. Well done mate and congratulations Ashleigh on a great production.
Wow wow wow what an amazing character. Well done to you Joe. Well done to you Ashlea for this short film and for sharing Joes achievements
Great work Joe
What a incredible human being Joe is. It is evident Joe has had profound impact on the Canberra community and the city is richer for having him in it. Well done to Ashleigh for producing this fantastic short film. It is very moving
Joe is a true joy - generator .. living in the NOW ... true participant of lifes beauty all that comes in his way. And his own family closeness thanks to Joes inherent delightful attitude . Well done.
A truly heartwarming and inspirational video and a reminder that there is no boundaries to the human spirit. We need people like Joe to share their stories and remind us to embrace life wholeheartedly
This film is a fantastic representation of true beauty. It highlights the goodness that can be achieved when living is embraced. No Joe you are not average you are special for all the right reasons and this film is fantastic.
Inspirational. I'm so pleased that Joe has made such a huge success of his life. The documentary is just the tip of the iceberg. He has something to teach us all about love compassion acceptance and following your dreams. Wonderful
PMSO GREAT AND WONDERFUL. The kindness and goodness of human heart has been depicted in such a beautiful way. Thanks so much for sharing Joes story. He is a great mate. May God almighty showers his blessings. AMEN
Wonderful A lot of us could learn from Joes attitude and approach to life. A story really well told and created what an inspiration Joe NOT average at all
So powerful The kindness and goodness of human heart has been depicted in such a beautiful way. Thanks for sharing Joes story. He is a superhero
What a fantastic video. This brought a tear to my eye. Joe seems like a incredible human being with so much to offer to his community. We can all certainly learn something from him. Well done to all involved
Love it We need more people like this in the world who give out love and have a go rather than focus on what can't be done. Very well captured.
Such a heart warming film captured beautifully loved it
Such a heart warming film captured beautifully