Crippled Karma: The Story of A Victim (UK) (2019)

This short film by Paul Mckenzie asks the question. What happens to the victims of violence? Far too often there are victims of senseless violence that feel that they have no voice. This follows the journey of a group of individuals that through destiny are reunited for all the wrong reasons. With the level of serious violence on our streets and in our houses, this short film is an insight into what a victim may feel like, and more strikingly what a victim would consider to be justice. The film was made as a tool to teach young people and adults that we must take a different perspective when we consider how victims of violence are affected longterm. The cast all have varied abilities. The main actor was born with cerebral palsy and is committed to changing the narrative that surrounds disability. Also two of the other main actors are autistic and actors. We felt that by addressing the need to find a solution to serious violence, we also addressed disabilities and learning difficulties. The film was shot over a period of three weeks. The characters in this short film are absolutely brilliant with many of them pursuing this as a career.