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201320 minPGdocumentary

Me: First-Person Disability

201320 minPGdocumentary

Four individuals from Ecuador, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador share their experiences regarding employment rights for the disabled.

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Raquel Cortés,

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Four individuals from Ecuador, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador share their experiences regarding employment rights for the disabled.

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Raquel Cortésdirector

Melissa Silvadirector

Melissa Silvawriter

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Hubert, Marylin, Candelario, and Yolanda share their experiences living with physical disabilities in Ecuador, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador. Their daily routines reveal the gap between statistics and the realities faced by disabled individuals. The film addresses working and employment rights, providing a platform for these voices to discuss their challenges and aspirations. Through their stories, the documentary presents a critical look at the societal perceptions of disability in Latin America.

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