Petra’s Poem
4 minutes | Canada | World Premiere | Rating: PG
With candor and grace, Petra Tolley describes what it’s like to live with a developmental disability in today’s society. Written and performed by Tolley, this intimate portrait reveals her innermost fears and doubts, illuminating the reality of her existence. Beautifully crafted animation combines with deeply personal poetry to give voice to one woman’s journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. Michelle Latimer
Screening with The Frog Princes.
Media Coverage
- Big Thoughts from a Small Mind review
- Inside Toronto feature
Director(s)
Shira Avni
Producer(s)
Michael Fukushima
Shira Avni
Writer(s)
Petra Tolley
Editor(s)
Carrie Haber
Composer(s)
Luigi Allemano
