Perfectly Normal for Me (2017) User Reviews

These dancers are more than perfectly normal

[borderlands-43986 · 10/10 · 13 August 2020]

This a profoundly moving documentary portraying children and youth with physical disabilities as characters with tremendous strengths. I especially enjoyed the commentary of two whip smart and articulate young women: A 15 year old who was still a part of Dancing Dreams and one who was about 22 and was a graduate of the program. This documentary interrupts the portrayal of young people with disabilities as something to be observed, admired or pitied. It puts each dancer's perspective on the front and central stage, both inside and outside of the dance space. Most importantly, by interviewing the dancers themselves, this documentary is an opportunity to hear about the observations and reflections of young people for whom disability is "perfectly normal for me." I couldn't offer a higher recommendation.