After losing his leg, Ugandan Alex is cast aside by society. But he refuses to be defined by stigma. From outcast to advocate, he fights for amputee rights, pioneering change and proving that mobility, dignity, and justice should be a right for all.
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We Push - For a world without barriers
Compétition :
Compétition DOCU
Catégorie : Santé & qualité de vie
Pays : Switzerland
Catégorie : Santé & qualité de vie
Pays : Switzerland
Commanditaire : Cybathlon (ETH Zurich)
Producteur : Yoveo
Réalisateur : Sandra Bühler
Durée : 00:46:37
Producteur : Yoveo
Réalisateur : Sandra Bühler
Durée : 00:46:37
Résumé
After losing his leg, Ugandan Alex is cast aside by society. But he refuses to be defined by stigma. From outcast to advocate, he fights for amputee rights, pioneering change and proving that mobility, dignity, and justice should be a right for all.Objectif
This documentary exposes systemic discrimination against people with disabilities in East Africa, framing disability as a human rights issue. Through Alex's journey, it challenges stigma, promotes dignity and inclusion, and highlights the urgent need for accessible rehabilitation and assistive technologies. Supported by Cybathlon, the film reflects a shared mission: placing people with disabilities at the center of innovation while emphasizing lived experience and societal barriers beyond technology. It aims to foster empathy, amplify grassroots initiatives, and inspire policy change toward more inclusive societies. Target groups: People with disabilities, alongside their communities in East Africa and worldwide; engineers and developers of assistive systems; human rights organizations; policymakers; healthcare professionals; and the general public.