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Dutch filmmaker Marijn Poels
received the “Dodie Spittal award” |
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CANADA - Marijn Poels has received the “Dodie Spittal Award” with his new documentary “The voice of 650 million times one”. The jury of the “Calgary International Film festival Picture This” has selected the film past weekend for the price.
In this new VSO documentary from the award wining Dutch director, Marijn Poels, disabled people around the globe talk candidly about their exclusion from society in matters such as healthcare, sexuality, and in particular, their vulnerability to HIV and AIDS. A testament to the courage and commitment of many people who daily battle against prejudice while carrying out their lives as parents and members of the communities in which they live, |
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this film also reveals the many misconceptions around sexuality, HIV and people with a disability.
The international award, which was created in memory of Dodie Spittal - a long-term and tireless worker on behalf of disabled people – has been awarded to Marijn Poels with his documentary i.c.o. VSO Netherlands “The voice of 650 million times one” considered for making a major contribution to the disability community.
In February 12th Marijn Poels will be present at the Gala Award Evening in Calgary, Canada to accept the award in person. |
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| JURY COMMENTS |
Incredible people with disabilities who self-advocate and educate…. Good documentary…. Information on three regions of the world…. Good shots… Story of human courage… interesting frames…very interesting style of filming…good depiction of issues and disabilities… very high quality filming…excellent subtitles…terrific WATCH THE SPEECHE OF MARIJN POELS DURING THE AWARD GALA EVENING IN CALGARY |
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