
The Possibilities Are Endless
2014

Representation Score
Good
2017
PG-13Director
Sébastien Paquet
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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Mind Over Matter succeeds by centering the lived experience of a musician with Cerebral Palsy. It avoids common stereotypes, presenting a actively leading protagonist who achieves professional success through skill and determination. While the film excels in disability representation, it lacks visible representation in other areas such as LGBTQ+, racial diversity, and female characters.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses primarily on the protagonist's physical disability and musical aspirations.
The documentary centers around a male protagonist and his personal journey. While it does not extensively feature female characters, the main conflict revolves around physical ability rather than gendered social roles.
The film does not provide specific information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the protagonist or the musical ensemble. There is no clear indication of racial diversity within the narrative.
The film challenges conventional norms by highlighting a protagonist who defies societal stereotypes. It emphasizes individual expression over rigid institutional standards through the use of rock and roll music.
This is the film's strongest area, focusing on the ability to act of a person with Cerebral Palsy. The protagonist drives the plot through musical mastery and skill.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A young man born with Cerebral Palsy battles a paralyzed left hand, bullies and stereotypes about the disabled to defy the odds and make it as a rock and roll guitarist. Ultimately, sharing the stage with the very band that inspired him to start (or to achieve the impossible).

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