A brain-damaged child in India and a Mexican polio victim receive therapy to help them lead more independent lives in this 20-minute film.
Synopsis
A brain-damaged child in India and a Mexican polio victim receive therapy to help them lead more independent lives in this 20-minute film.
Synopsis
Terry Fox runs across Canada on one leg, determined to raise awareness for cancer research. In the 1981 documentary It's the Same World, produced by Dick Young, scenes from the Philippines show children who cannot hear or speak. A brain-damaged child in India and an Ethiopian man learning a trade to support his family are also featured. A Mexican girl with polio receives therapy from her mother. The film emphasizes that the world of people with disabilities is part of the same world as everyone else. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of disabilities on daily life.
- Meet individuals sharing their personal stories.
- Find out how the UN promotes disability awareness.
Did You Know
- The film was produced in 1980 and released in 1981.
- It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
- The documentary was commissioned by the United Nations.
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Who produced the documentary It's the Same World?
It's the Same World was produced by Dick Young.
What year was It's the Same World released?
It's the Same World was released in 1980.
What was the purpose of the documentary It's the Same World?
It was commissioned by the United Nations to raise awareness about people living with disabilities.
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