Review of Monica & David (2010) by Kathy H — 31 Oct 2015
Kindly ignore Flixster's description: the only "affliction" Monica and David have are their families quite reasonable fears of the couple being mistreated by society.
As Monica's mother says "Because we want to protect them so much, we are typically the first ones who treat them poorly by subconsciously denying them their rights to have a normal life".
David's mother knows he wants to work, she knows he's capable, but she "wouldn't want him to have to associate with society".
Monica's mother wants to keep them with her because " the thought of Monica or David running across anyone who would so much as look at them the wrong way drives me crazy.".
And unfortunately, society lives up to the families fears most of the time. It only sees difference and it fears difference.
It sees disability and can't see past it to ability.
Film maker Alexandra Codino is Monica's cousin. She "wanted the world to see Monica the way I did- an intelligent, sensitive and nuanced woman", and that's what we see: an intelligent, sensitive and nuanced woman marrying her soul mate and equal, and enjoying their first year together.
If you want to see a doco about disabled people, watch something else. This one's about ability.
This review of Monica & David (2010) was written by Kathy H on 31 Oct 2015.
Monica & David has generally received positive reviews.
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