Petra's Poem

Overview

In this short film, Toronto artist Petra Tolley, who has Down syndrome, performs a soliloquy that encapsulates her distinctive take on the social self. Drawing from her emotional experiences, she illustrates what it feels like to be “in the middle.” Employing rotoscopy, hand-drawn animation techniques and subtle stereoscopic 3D, the film captures Petra as she engages the camera with unflinching directness and dignity.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 1, 2013

Original language

English

Director

Shira Avni

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2635812