Petra's Poem (2013)
In this short film, Toronto artist Petra Tolley, who has Down syndrome, performs a soliloquy that encapsulates her distinctive take on the social self. Drawing from her emotional experiences, she illustrates what it feels like to be “in the middle.” Employing rotoscopy, hand-drawn animation techniques and subtle stereoscopic 3D, the film captures Petra as she engages the camera with unflinching directness and dignity.
Director: Shira Avni
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Petra's Poem about?
- In this short film, Toronto artist Petra Tolley, who has Down syndrome, performs a soliloquy that encapsulates her distinctive take on the social self. Drawing from her emotional experiences, she illustrates what it feels like to be “in the middle.” Employing rotoscopy, hand-drawn animation techniques and subtle stereoscopic 3D, the film captures Petra as she engages the camera with unflinching directness and dignity.
- Who directed Petra's Poem?
- Petra's Poem was directed by Shira Avni.
- How long is Petra's Poem?
- Petra's Poem has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is Petra's Poem?
- Petra's Poem is a Animation, Documentary film.