[AMP-L] Film Review: Abled

[Wayne Renardson]

via Slug Magazine:

In spite of Abled´s narrative struggles, Blake Leeper´s story is one 
well worth telling, especially in a time where competitions are 
growing more exclusive.   

"These next 12 months will dictate my next 12 years," Blake Leeper 
says as he fixes on his prosthetic legs on the side of the running 
track. An eight-time Paralympic medal recipient, Leeper is the focus 
of the documentary film Abled and is hard at work training to compete 
in the 400m event at the Tokyo Olympics.   

Leeper was born with legs that only grew to knee length and wore 
prosthetic legs from the time he was old enough to walk. He makes it 
very clear that those closest to him (his brother, parents, friends, 
coaches and teammates) never treated Leeper differently than any 
other child. "I put my life into this sport like anybody else," he 
says.  

The rest of the story, with photo, here:

https://tinyurl.com/244wej9o

Wayne R.