Not The First (The Kasungu Film Collective, Malawi, 2023) examines how sightlines and assumptions shape how we see one another. The short film draws attention to themes of congenital and physical disability, wheelchair use, prejudice, stereotypes and stigma, and invites viewers to reconsider common viewpoints. It also touches on group dynamics and the everyday work of a mechanic, without offering easy answers. Shot with a clear, human gaze, the film fits neatly into the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, where stories highlight the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. A thoughtful, conversation-starting piece.
mag giving Excuse me madam where is the mechanic I am the mechanic sir Is it you, a mechanic I mean a real mechanic, somebody apart from you I am also the mechanic here sir How ridiculous A woman On top of that Maybe I am at a wrong address Is this J mechanic Yes it is sir and I am There is nobody to help me here Hey kid Follow me Have you found a problem Sorry But this problem can be fixed by Aunt Jane How is it there But there was nobody around Saidu It seems this car cannot bring any power Do you know what Aunt Jane feels like Yeah but there is no one at the garage She is there, that's why I went home to pick this food So can you help me to push this car To Aunt Jane's garage No problem You mean you can fix this Yeah this problem can only be fixed by Aunt Jane Saidu Saidu I was thinking No Aunty I was hoping Jackson would fix that car It seems it can't seem to start So I told him that he should bring it to you Let Jackson explain that to me By the way who was the one fixing the car Who is the one of the car It is mine madam but before anything I would like to apologize No need to apologize Saidu Go get my two kids And by the way sir You are not the first Okay madam I am sorry Sir let's go see the car Jackson Can you help me please Music Music Music Music Music
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23 comments
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Nyambura NKHOMA16/08/2023
Great
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Patricia Kamwendo14/08/2023
Wow Continue the good work.
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Solomon Malata14/08/2023
Wonderful
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Mavuto Kamwendo13/08/2023
APA Mwatsogolatu achimwene congrats.
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blessings mgabe13/08/2023
very educative...bravo
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Solomo Safalan Saka12/08/2023
Nice one big bro congratulations
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Shalom Mwafulirwa12/08/2023
This is nice never underestimate anyone. Chinansolo chinanzeru
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Elias Mitaye12/08/2023
Good job
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Inkosi Nchessie12/08/2023
Osamaphweketsa. Maonekedwe apusitsa
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Kennedy Mzulie12/08/2023
This is nice
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Eric Chirwa12/08/2023
So educative and great talent there.
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Morris Mwale12/08/2023
Thats nice guysAnd I see you my guy Asher
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Ronald Blessings Blessings maliwata12/08/2023
Powerful message
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Nancy Mgoyera11/08/2023
This is super it is teaching us alot
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Ralpho Thawi9/08/2023
Interesting dont lookdown to someone you dont know
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Anthony Nkhata8/08/2023
Great message to all. Do not underestimate anyone
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Chance Munthali8/08/2023
Great message to take note.
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Precious Chimkande8/08/2023
One of its kind. I wish this film was continued. Could make it at international market
Great
Wow Continue the good work.
Wonderful
APA Mwatsogolatu achimwene congrats.
very educative...bravo
Nice one big bro congratulations
This is nice never underestimate anyone. Chinansolo chinanzeru
Good job
Osamaphweketsa. Maonekedwe apusitsa
This is nice
So educative and great talent there.
Thats nice guysAnd I see you my guy Asher
Powerful message
This is super it is teaching us alot
Interesting dont lookdown to someone you dont know
Great message to all. Do not underestimate anyone
Great message to take note.
One of its kind. I wish this film was continued. Could make it at international market
Good job
Nice one- disability is not inability
Fire
This is beautiful
A very educative film... I have loved this...