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  • Petra's Poem (2012)
  • Short | 5 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
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Petra's Poem (2012)
Short | 5 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
In this visually compelling short, Toronto Artist Petra Tolley, who has Down syndrome, draws from her emotional experiences to produce a distinctive take on the social self. Petra is not alone: a group of adults with Down syndrome use ...See moreIn this visually compelling short, Toronto Artist Petra Tolley, who has Down syndrome, draws from her emotional experiences to produce a distinctive take on the social self. Petra is not alone: a group of adults with Down syndrome use performance to explore the dynamics of seclusion, societal expectations and social support. Director Shira Avni employs rotoscopy, hand-drawn animation techniques and subtle stereoscopic 3D, capturing Petra as she engages the camera with unflinching directness, heightening our sense of intimacy, alienation, bonding, and ultimately, dignity. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Shira Avni
Writer
Petra Tolley (story)
Composer
Luigi Allemano
Cinematographer
Carrie Haber
Editor
Carrie Haber
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Updated Nov 21, 2012
Release date
May 2012 (Canada)

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