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201830 minGdocumentary

Disability Inclusion

Masha. Bird's Language

201830 minGdocumentary

Very low vision complicates the life of Mashenka, a student of Anton Tut Ryadom, who states, “We have to live.”.

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Very low vision complicates the life of Mashenka, a student of Anton Tut Ryadom, who states, “We have to live.”.

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Lyubov Arkus

Lyubov Arkusdirector

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Masha, a student of Anton Tut Ryadom, deals with very low vision and mental challenges. Despite these difficulties, she expresses a strong will to live. Masha states, “We have to live.” The 30-minute documentary presents her daily life and the ways she navigates her circumstances. It reflects her determination against the limitations she faces.

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