The Housewarming (2017), film still

The Housewarming

2017 • International Short
Filmmaker: Rachel Handler

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Film Details

Country: United States
Category: International Short
Festival Year: 2017
Filmmaker: Rachel Handler

Film Transcript

I think you pieces ringing. Oh — never drinking again. Who is Philippe? I don't know. How could I let this happen? I'm just having fun. My gosh, you worry too much. At least we have a full day to recover. Not a full day — your party is Sunday. Yeah, come — yesterday was Saturday. Your parents are on their way. They can't see my new place like this for the first time. Where's my leg? Where's—where's my arm? Are you kidding me? Are you going home? But you aren't home — the bathroom is my home now. You can't give up. Your parents are—how far away? My dad can't see me like this. He's [ __ ]. I don't drink except at porn. Well, just helping the housewarming's cancel — they drove all this way. Tell them I'm in the hospital. You'd want to come see. You tell them I'm dead, they'd want to plan your funeral. So be it. Ali. Oh [ __ ] my grandma's tow, she'll forgive you. Go find your leg. How q it.

You found it? Uh, put your light on and pull yourself together. Did you find your arm yet? No. Well, you know — how are you not more upset about this? That thing's worth thousands of dollars. Yeah, that's why I had it insured. Okay, fine. Let's go find it. You are so inspiring. No, I'm not. Not today, girl. Huh. How are we going to clean this place up in ten minutes? It'll be okay. I just wanted our family to see that I'm doing fine after the accident, that I'm a strong, competent woman. Does this look like a strong, competent woman to you? Actually, yes it does. You know, this place — it's a whole new beginning for you. I know, but it's—sometimes you just have to go out and get a randos number written on your arm. Doesn't have to be perfect to be good, girl.

Filmmaker

Rachel Handler is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Rachel Handler.

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Rachel Handler 5/08/2017

Melanie and I hope you enjoy our film We wanted to create a comedy starring women with disabilities. So often we are viewed as either inspirational or pitiable but nothing in-between. We wanted this film to be a relatable slice of humanity starring women who just happen to be disabled.

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