Breaking Barriers (2022)
Moderated
Details
- biography
- documentary
Logline
Ricardo shares his story as a differently-abled person, from a bodybuilder to a powerlifter.
Year
2022
Type
Documentary
Format
Short Film
Release Date
2023/06/23
Runtime
24 minutes
Stage
Finished
Premiere Place
Encounters Film Festival 2023
Plot Summary
Ricardo has a joyful disposition while he shares his journey of living as a differently able bodied individual. Having his leg amputated as an infant, he reflects on his life against the backdrop of developing from a bodybuilder to a powerlifter. Ricardo highlights his disability as a catalyst for yearning to achieve more regardless of his limited abilities. He also remains a full-time employee of the Premier’s Office as a Network Controller. Over and above this, he believes in spending his time empowering others and caring for his community. In the future he hopes to revive his town’s Multipurpose Centre.