"Me and My Friend Enjoy A Movie" @ Golden Village, Great World City

• Posted by: Tee_Pao
• On: 24/12/2009 12:44:12
• In: Share - Screenings & Talks

In conjunction with the events organised by MARUAH (Singapore Working Committee for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism) for observance of the 2009 International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December, the Asian Film Archive curated a series of Southeast Asian short films for the Me And My Friend film screening at GV Grand on 14th of Dcember. The films screened were Français by Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit, Lata At Tsinelas (Can & Slippers) by Khavn de la Cruz and Peter by Singaporean filmmakers Derrick Lui and Lee Chee Tian. It is hoped that these films will help to promote an understanding of disability issues and facilitate the integration of persons with disabilities within communities.

Clara Feng, co-chair of the Me and My Friend committee gave the opening address. I then gave a brief introduction to the films. More than a hundred people attended the screening and everyone stayed behind for the post-screening discussion that was moderated by Mr. Ravi Philemon. During the engaging discussion, many felt the films had addressed the adversities people with disabilities come up against, and many also spoke strongly on the advocation for the need to improve the benefits and rights to the disabled. A number of people in the audience expressed their admiration for Peter Loh from Peter, who graced the event and spoke on how his positive outlook towards life helped him pull through.

It is very heartening to see that the film screening has served its purpose for many in the audience, and that those who brought their friends along, were able to enjoy the films together.

(Photos courtesy of Lee Sze Yong)