Multi-Handicapped
dir. Frederick Wiseman · 1986
Plot
This film shows the day to day activities of multi-handicapped and sensory impaired students and their teachers, dormitory parents, and counselors at the Helen Keller School. The primary mission of the school is to meet the total and living needs of deaf and/or blind children, some of whom also have other disabilities. The film presents situations involving personal hygiene, mobility training, concepts of time and money, self help and independent living, dormitory life, recreation, sports, vocational training, and psychological counseling.
Why watch
A group of multi-handicapped students navigate their daily routines at the Helen Keller School, where their teachers and caregivers strive to meet their unique needs. Watching this film is like stepping into a world where resilience and care intertwine, revealing the profound emotional landscapes of both the students and those who support them.
Talking points
- representation of disabilities in media
- the role of caregivers in education
- societal perceptions of multi-handicapped individuals
- the impact of institutional settings on personal development