About this Short Film
Exempted Hands, by Chisomo Mbalazo (Malawi, 2020), joins the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival with a quiet, thoughtful portrait of work, skill and independence. The film explores themes of achievement, employment and business through the lens of adults living with disability, including people affected by polio and visual or sensory impairment. Rather than prescribing a message, it invites viewers to notice practical skills, everyday strategies and the barriers that can shape opportunity. Clear and respectful in tone, Exempted Hands offers a chance to reflect on what support and inclusion mean in real lives. A valuable addition to this year's line-up.
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To see him working so hard and making a living out of itis very encouraging.Surely disability is not lack of ability.
This is so encouraging for sure.... despite that is disabled but is able to work using hands.
So encourangingwe shouldn't despise every opportunity even though it looks small but it can transform someone's life.
Exempted Hands indeed... despite being disabled he has focus on his ability by using his hands...very encouraging.