From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series
MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change.
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Directed by: Fary Sakho | Produced by: Fary Sakho | Starring: Ablaye | Short | 2010 | Senegal | 3:11
Ablaye's courage and refusal to set limits and obstacles is astounding, given his physical disabilities. Instead of becoming a beggar, as most people with disabilities do in Senegal, he focuses on his art in the hopes of going to school and having a decent job later in life.
