Smash or Pass

About this Short Film

Smash or Pass, from American filmmaker Cory Reeder, offers a sharp, funny look at how dating and desire are read through the lens of congenital disability and cerebral palsy. The film highlights questions of perception, prejudice and stereotype, using humour to unsettle easy assumptions about attraction, individuality and life in a wheelchair. It is a lively contribution to the Focus on Ability program, where stories about ability, agency and belonging sit alongside one another. Expect a short that makes you laugh and then think, reminding audiences that inclusion is as much about changing viewpoints as it is about changing spaces.