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Freedom to Move

Freedom to Move

Synopsis

An intimate observation of Rainbow Mbuangi, a key player for Merseyside Blind Football Club. The film embeds itself within Mbuangi's daily life, documenting the structured routines, intensive training, and social world that orbit his athletic pursuits. Through a rigorous focus on sound - both the necessities of his off-field navigational aids and the specialized, rattling 'soundball' used in the game - the documentary explores the complex relationship between dependence and autonomy. On the pitch, where he is fully reliant on auditory cues, Mbuangi challenges conventional notions of athletic space and visual interpretation.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 min 30 sec
Format
4K
Director
Cecilia Stenbom
Producer
Ben Young, Cecilia Stenbom
Editor
S G Brock
Director of Photography
Helena Ohman McCardle
Sound
Alice Jane Dunphy
Principal cast
With contributions from: Rainbow Mbuangi, Jess Macbeth, Joe Piper, Harvey Redmonds, Megan Smith, Mark Stone

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