I'll Find a Way
Synopsis
When nine-year-old Nadia is allowed to attend a regular school, she knows the kids will tease her but she'll "find a way to deal with it." Nadia has spina bifida, a congenital condition that has caused a lack of sensation from the knees down. She uses crutches in order to walk. Nadia, in her own candid way, makes it clear that she is not looking for sympathy. She can do many things that children do, only she has a different way of doing them. Oscar® winner!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beverly Shaffer
- Original Score
- Larry Crosley
- Original Title
- I'll Find a Way
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beverly Shaffer
Larry Crosley
Ginny Stikeman
Yuki Yoshida, Kathleen Shannon
Department Leadership Roster
Beverly Shaffer
Director
Yuki Yoshida
Producer
Ginny Stikeman
Editor
Larry Crosley
Original Music Composer
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is I'll Find a Way about?
When nine-year-old Nadia is allowed to attend a regular school, she knows the kids will tease her but she'll "find a way to deal with it." Nadia has spina bifida, a congenital condition that has caused a lack of sensation from the knees down. She uses crutches in order to walk. Nadia, in her own candid way, makes it clear that she is not looking for sympathy. She can do many things that children do, only she has a different way of doing them. Oscar® winner!
Who directed I'll Find a Way?
I'll Find a Way was directed by Beverly Shaffer.
Who stars in I'll Find a Way?
The principal cast of I'll Find a Way includes Nadia De Franco.
When was I'll Find a Way released and how long is it?
I'll Find a Way was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for I'll Find a Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'll Find a Way was composed by Larry Crosley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I'll Find a Way?
I'll Find a Way holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).