From The Dark to The Light (2024), film still

From The Dark to The Light

About this Short Film

Tapiwa Kamanga’s From The Dark to The Light (Malawi, 2024) appears in this year’s Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The short film explores themes of achievement, adulthood, family and business, while recognising the day to day realities of physical disability and wheelchair use. It is attentive to group dynamics and the ways people support one another, without presuming a single narrative. Presented with respect and clarity, the film adds a thoughtful voice to our program, inviting audiences to reflect on resilience, ambition and community. A compact, humane piece that complements the festival’s celebration of diverse abilities and accomplishments.

Film Details

Country: Malawi
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2024
Filmmaker: Tapiwa Kamanga

Film Transcript

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Filmmaker

Tapiwa Kamanga is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Tapiwa Kamanga.

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35 comments
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Venancio Kachingwe 20/08/2024

She is an example of an accomplished lady with Disability

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Francis Muliya 11/08/2024

Tapewa u are strong woman u don't look down ur self although u are disability but u are doing anything what any person can do

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martha mwamadi 7/08/2024

you are a hard worker Tapiwaa. I like your determination. My own Para Athlete. you win my vote

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Cynthia Mpofu 7/08/2024

Tapiwa is awesome

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Mimi Yiannakis 6/08/2024

It's motivational

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Flossie Hera 6/08/2024

Its a good film with powerful teachings

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Flossie Hera 6/08/2024

I voted for Tapiwa Kamanga

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Joseph Ephraim 5/08/2024

All the best Tapiwa

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Ramol Nyirenda 5/08/2024

Am voting for you sister Tapiwa

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Bernard Makanga 5/08/2024

Am very impressed with Tapiwas talent despite that she is a person with disability but she is able to perform amazing things Tapiwa is an amazing lady who is able to do things confidently

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Alex Stephano 2/08/2024

I learn something from Tapiwa despite her problem she is hardworking and very humble in short I can say this film is good because there is a theme.

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Awinuka Pearson 1/08/2024

Tapiwa kamanga is a very strong and hard-working lady . She does more than her abilities

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Chikondi Kanama 1/08/2024

Sensational and productive content a reminder that even the sky is not the limit

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Tapiwa kamanga 1/08/2024

Good vibe on her keeping working hard dear

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Alfred bickson 1/08/2024

Tapiwa kamanga all the best

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Alfred Bickson 1/08/2024

Together we can

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Collins Kamangah 31/07/2024

Tatenga basi

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Agness Chikwakwa 31/07/2024

This film is so good. Tapiwa is a hard worker despite her disability

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Memory Mkandawire 31/07/2024

We are here to support you girl...

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Promise Mtima-Jere 31/07/2024

You can do this. Go girl go

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Humphreys Chikuse 31/07/2024

Tapiwa ur an Angel dear keep it up

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Lloyd Kabangoh sawathi 31/07/2024

Bring it Tapiwa the hard working one

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Chimwemwe Mollen 31/07/2024

Big up Tapiwa

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Jennipher susan Kanyoza 31/07/2024

Let's take care for the disabilities people show them love being a disable is not a need but is a divine plan.

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Gladys Mangani 31/07/2024

Tapiwa kamanga is humble and hard working

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Comfort Mponda 31/07/2024

Just incredibly perfect

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Modwel Kachina 31/07/2024

The best movieTapiwa keep it up

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Watipasa Kays 30/07/2024

She is humble and intelligent

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Watipasa Kays 30/07/2024

Keep it up Tapiwa you are so kind very interesting woman

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Savita Wirima 30/07/2024

Jod well donekeep on the good work

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Linly Mponda 30/07/2024

Tapiwa is very hardworking humble lady and multi talented

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EDMILTON TAMBALA 30/07/2024

Malinga Nice movie

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Frank Beula 30/07/2024

This is brilliant story God bless the maker so motivating

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Ruth Kandiero 30/07/2024

So inspiringkeep it up Tapiwa She's such a humble soulmunthu ozilimbikila uyu God bless you Tapiwaa

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Tapiwa Kamanga 30/07/2024

Tapiwa she is very intelligent and she is humble

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