Dwarfs: Not a Fairy Tale

Filmmaker(s)
Running Time
53 minutes

Dwarfs: Not a Fairy Tale

Throughout history, dwarfs have been objects of curiosity, amusement and derision. Popular culture often perpetuates the myth that they are strange creatures who live in a nether world of circus sideshows and fantasy stories. This frank and compassionate film introduces four people, uniquely different from each other, even as a common bond ties them. It explores the realities of parents’ expectations, society’s misconceptions and celebrates the dignity and perseverance of four remarkable individuals.

Film details
Year(s) screened
  • 2001
Subtitles
None
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