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Young documentary subjects turn the camera on themselves to break down the misconceptions, prejudices or stereotypes they face. With guidance from professional filmmakers, they record all aspects of their lives from their own unflinchingly honest point of view.
Like most 18-year-olds, Jadine wants to experience the freedom of adulthood and is thinking about leaving the comforts of home. Jadine lives with Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair.
17-year-old Taryn is a competitive dancer, rock climbing instructor and honour roll student. Taryn was born with Treacher Collins syndrome. She lives with hearing impairment and a facial difference.
Tosconni is a transgender man who suffers from anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Feeling unwelcome, he left home at the age of 17 and now lives in a shelter for LGBTQ youth.
15-year-old Abbigail is a young carer to her twin brother Andrew. Andrew has Tourette syndrome and a severe mood disorder. Because of his illness, Andrew experiences uncontrollable tics and outbursts.
Holly's life has been severely impacted by mental illness. She experiences symptoms of psychosis, which have delayed her academic progress and separated her from her friends.
Damion is a 17-year-old cancer survivor who lives a quiet and isolated life. The radiation treatment he received at the age of 8 left him with physical and emotional scars.
Rabbit, 23, is homeless. He has an addiction to fentanyl and other opioids.
Terence, 22, was given a camera phone to capture his experience at a homeless shelter.
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| Language | English |
| Release | 2017-08-02 |
| Producer | Media Headquarters |