Breaking Barriers (2022)

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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.

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