Paul
6 min / documentary / 2016 / New Zealand
filmmaker: Kirsty Griffin & Viv Kernick
To Paul, Thames is a place where he feels especially connected and empowered. People in the Thames community know Paul. He is the first client at the trust and has been there now for 22 years. With equal amounts of strength and vulnerability he quietly pursues the things in life which make him feel strong and happy.
He is the team leader and participant of the Thames Valley Special Olympic’s team as well as an active committee member of Totally Thames Community Group , helping out at all of the community events gives Paul a sense of himself.
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