Zimbabwe Wheel
Zimbabwe Wheel is a documentary film. directed by Sam Ball. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
“Factory-made wheelchairs are huge, heavy and ugly.” To counter this reality, wheelchair riders Ralph Hotchkiss and Omar Talavera began making beautiful, all-terrain wheelchairs. Their work draws on the resourcefulness of disabled people in the Third World, who have no choice but to build their own chairs. A well-crafted piece in its own right, Zimbabwe Wheel illustrates that wheelchairs can be truly empowering works of art: hand-crafted machines that are inexpensive, durable, and tailored to the needs of the rider.” Working on your chair is like working on your whole sense of self,” says a student, describing a feeling no factory-made chair can provide.
Quick Facts
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Citizen Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zimbabwe Wheel about?
“Factory-made wheelchairs are huge, heavy and ugly.” To counter this reality, wheelchair riders Ralph Hotchkiss and Omar Talavera began making beautiful, all-terrain wheelchairs. Their work dra...
Who directed Zimbabwe Wheel?
Zimbabwe Wheel was directed by Sam Ball.
How long is Zimbabwe Wheel?
Zimbabwe Wheel has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).