Movies: Physical disability

Searching for stability and justice, Timur "The Lame" becomes a world conqueror in order to unify all people, nations, and tribes under one banner....

A disabled man yearns for intimacy in a world that would rather ignore him....

The documentary chronicles the life stories of two brothers, Kristaps and Krists. Kristaps, the elder brother, is disabled and has trouble talking, but he can rap. His younger brother Krists is one of the best freestyle BMX bikers in Latvia....

Filmed and edited entirely in isolation, Living in Fear is an educational and inspiring documentary directed by myself, Stephanie Castelete-Tyrrell, a disabled filmmaker as I capture the fears and struggles disabled people faced before the government...

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A short 1982 film that offers a thought-provoking look at stereotypes about physical handicaps as seen in the story of a teenager with cerebral palsy who decides to try out for cheerleader....

Documentary about the obstacles handicapped people face when looking for love...

Serviced explores touch based service businesses including cuddling, erotic massage, sex surrogacy and sex work. Meet the men who have foregone the 9-5 grind or are adding on a side-hustle service-based job. From cuddling to sex work we're looking at...

A short documentary following Koyote Moone and her medical and psychiatric service dog Banner. This film explores issues surrounding non-visible disabilities and discrimination against service dog teams....

A few young lads are playing football in the town square when one of them espies a girl nearby. When he asks her to go for an ice cream with them he gets quite a shock!...

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A disparate group of dancers, preferring to express themselves through dance rather than speech, clash with each other and members of the local community....

Paweł and Grzegorz, two disabled Poles in their twenties, decide to set up a new radio station for young people. Their friendship is tested when they face disagreements and challenges on how to run their new internet radio show....

A daily life in Korogocho, Kenya, one of the world’s poorest slums....

When a disabled teenager fears she will never find love, she enlists her friends to become her mentors in the unpredictable world of dating and discovers that love can come in unexpected ways and different forms....

The battle for accessibility in New York City Transit told by those fighting it. Less than a quarter of stations in the city's sprawling subway system are accessible to people with disabilities and those that need elevators. This film takes you on th...

Floppies is an intimate glimpse into the complicated relationship between an artist son and his dementia-addled father as they attempt to communicate by collaborating on a one page comic. As they bring this comic to life, they recall flashbacks to ke...

A look into the life of Brett, a boy born without arms due to thalidomide exposure....

Kazuo Hara follows Ayumi Yasutomi, a transgender candidate, who is also a Tokyo University professor, as she embarks on a national campaign for a seat in Japan's Upper House....

After missing bronze by 1/100th of a second at the 2016 Paralympic Games, Austin-based swimmer Lizzi Smith shares an intimate story of how changing her self-perception didn’t just bring her back to the pool: it’s bringing hope to the next generation....