Embracing difference, Tokyo short film is a picture of inclusion

The scene: Tokyo. The plot: an Australian fan of Shakespeare with Down syndrome who sets out on a solo adventure to discover the city and escape the watchful eyes of his domineering older brother."Shakespeare in Tokyo" is the latest film by Australian director Genevieve Clay-Smith, a project she says aimed to open doors for the inclusion of marginalized groups in the filmmaking process.The film casts Australian actor Gerard O'Dwyer in the lead role, alongside Japanese actors Sonny Chiba and Shioli Kutsuna, as well as participants in a workshop geared at people with Down syndrome that prepar…READ FULL ARTICLE