1 1/2 min / narrative / 2011 / USA
filmmaker: Anthony Di Salvo
Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
This is one in series of 13 short Sproutflix Productions featuring poetry written by poets with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Each poem is recited and performed by young adults with I/DD.
Samson works in his father’s martial arts dojo, dreaming of becoming a professional martial arts stuntman.
Charlie works as a dishwasher in one of Sydney’s most high end restaurants, where one of her coworkers regularly ridicules and belittles her.
Simone is 24 years old. He has a permanent job and an overwhelming desire to leave his mark in life.
Filippo did not expect to have to spend the day with Alice, a charming young girl he meets on a train.
A family film about a waitress who notices that one of her customers is extremely upset and goes out of her way to try and make the customer feel better.
Daisy waits in a bar for her online date – he is late. A man offers her a drink and she mistakes him for the date who has stood her up.
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