With its calm and peaceful depiction of a farm where people with disabilities work, a Japanese documentary film aims to give audiences a clear-eyed view into the everyday lives of people who are often kept in the shadows.Originally intended as a statement against an ableist-inspired killing spree in which 19 residents of a care home were murdered eight years ago, the film "Fujiyama Cottonton" ultimately took a more sanguine approach, although director Taku Aoyagi was clear in his purpose."What motivated me the most to create this film was the 2016 incident at Yamayuri En," the 30-year-old d…READ FULL ARTICLE
