The Mask
3 1/2 min / documentary / 2017 / UK
filmmaker: Sharif Persaud
The Mask is a short film about autism and identity featuring writer and director Sharif Persaud. As he journeys along a coastal footpath, Sharif describes what it means to have autism while all the time wearing his favorite celebrity mask. He finally arrives at his destination where he comes face to face with his alter-ego.
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