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Oscar® Winner, Best Short Film (Live Action), 1977

I'll Find a Way

1977 25 min
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This Oscar®-winning documentary presents Nadia, a 9-year-old girl with spina bifida. Her dream is to attend a regular school, even though she knows other kids will tease her. Wise for her young age, Nadia simply decides that she'll "find a way to deal with it." Despite having to overcome many obstacles, Nadia's got spunk and makes it clear she's not looking for sympathy. This film is part of the Children of Canada series.

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This Oscar®-winning documentary presents Nadia, a 9-year-old girl with spina bifida. Her dream is to attend a regular school, even though she knows other kids will tease her. Wise for her young age, Nadia simply decides that she'll "find a way to deal with it." Despite having to overcome many obstacles, Nadia's got spunk and makes it clear she's not looking for sympathy. This film is part of the Children of Canada series.

People with disabilities Children and Youth All subjects
  • director
    Beverly Shaffer
  • producer
    Yuki Yoshida
  • executive producer
    Kathleen Shannon
  • camera
    Hideaki Kobayashi
  • sound
    Ingrid Cusiel
  • editing
    Ginny Stikeman
  • sound editing
    John Knight
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
  • music
    Larry Crosley

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Education

Ages 9 to 11
Study Guide
Guide 1
School subjects
Health/Personal Development - Human Growth and Development
Encourage a discussion about physical handicaps in general and spina bifida in particular. Have students comment on Nadia’s courage, strength and spirit. Compare the special school Nadia attends with your own school. What challenges would Nadia face in a regular school? How could these challenges be overcome?
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