
If I Had Wings
2013

2017
NRDirector
Michael Radford
Runtime
120 minutes
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Born with a serious eye condition that eventually leads to his blindness, Bocelli nevertheless rises above the challenges, driven by great ambitions towards his passion. The silent pursuit of his daily mission continues.
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Fair
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The film functions as a specialized biographical drama that finds its most significant impact in its portrayal of disability. By centering on Andrea Bocelli's sensory limitations, the narrative shifts the focus from tragedy to professional ambition and agency. While the film excels in depicting the realities of navigating the world through non-visual engagement, it remains narrow in its scope. The representation of other identity markers like gender, race, and LGBTQ+ status appears to follow conventional, traditional biographical frameworks. Ultimately, the work's value lies in its ability to disrupt the 'disabled victim' trope. It reframes sensory loss as a unique way to engage with art rather than a mere obstacle to be overcome.

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