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


I'LL FIND A WAY

Beverly Shaffer
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.
Related topics
People with disabilities Children and Youth All subjects
Credits
 * 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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