Petra's Poem
In this short film, Toronto artist Petra Tolley, who has Down syndrome, performs a soliloquy that encapsulates her distinctive take on the social self. Drawing from her emotional experiences, she illustrates what it feels like to be “in the middle.” Employing rotoscopy, hand-drawn animation techniques and subtle stereoscopic 3D, the film captures Petra as she engages the camera with unflinching directness and dignity.
Where to Watch
No US streaming subscription carries this title right now.
More Like This
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis
Girl Model
Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?
Seven Up!
Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience
Piece by Piece
The Irishman: In Conversation
Come See Me in the Good Light
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear
Western Stars
Naqoyqatsi
The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Camp Confidential: America's Secret Nazis
Girl Rising
Fuck
David Byrne's American Utopia
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora