Kathy

Duration: 27 min.

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1981

Creator: filid

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Shows how Kathy, a high school senior, despite her three foot height and confinement to a wheelchair, has succeeded in managing her life through self acceptance, positive thinking, and a determination to be independent. Includes remarks from her occupational therapist, friends, and fellow students., This inspiring story is about a young woman born with osteogenesis imperfecta, a brittle bone disease, with little hope of survival. Yet Kathy proved the medical experts wrong and went on to complete a high school education. Kathy's self-acceptance, independence, and positive attitude make the viewer forget her physical disabilities. Directed by Kier Cline.

Complete Record: , A moving portrait of a young woman born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a brittle bone disease. Despite the severity of her condition and her confinement to a wheelchair, Kathy's determination and enthusiasm are evident in her interactions with teachers and classmates and in candid comments about her disability. The film concludes on a joyous Note with Kathy's graduation from high school. , Views the school life of a physically handicapped girl, who has overcome her physical constraints and the over-protectedness of her family to live a full, outgoing life. Describes the problems she faces at school and how she approaches and overcomes them. Discusses her relationships with teachers and other students and her plans for the future. Emmy award winning film., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.