Jacob Nossell is a Danish stand-up comedian with cerebral palsy. "He could have been 'deselected' by scientists and his parents before he even was born," reads a press description of the documentary. "And realistically, he is now a burden on society..."
In Natural Disorder, Jacob mounts an interactive play for the Royal Danish Theatre. Act 1 is called "Do I have the right to live?" He recounts the story of his adoption as an infant and how, a few months later, the adoption agency offered to "exchange" him when it was determined he had a disability.
One of our clinicians recommends this documentary highly. Click on Natural Disorder to read more and view the trailer. Let us know if you've seen it and what you think.
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The concept - and the reality - of being "deselected" is a big thing.
I will admit I thought NATURAL DISORDER was a comedy.
Adoption agencies and their exchanges/disruptions! They do this in Denmark too.
Parese - paresis?
Louise, you are so plugged in...I have not seen this, but I am so very intrigued...
My new motto is: nothing changes until someone feels something (via Gaping Void). All I can say is: Go Jacob go. The only way this messed up beautiful world is going to change for the better is by creating space for people to tell their stories.
I like the concept and the trailer looks really good. I also have to support a fellow Torontonian.
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