First Steps (1947)

United Nations, 1947 - In this film one crippled child learns to walk: first to move, then to stand, and finally to take his first steps. The film deals with modern techniques of ... See full summary »

Director:

Hans Burger

Writer:

Al Wasserman

Won 1 Oscar.

Storyline

United Nations, 1947 - In this film one crippled child learns to walk: first to move, then to stand, and finally to take his first steps. The film deals with modern techniques of physiotherapy, and the need to develop the whole child - his emotions and his mind as well as his muscles - is stressed. Skilled adult workers offer not only massage and therapy, but also love and understanding, and occupational therapy for children and takes the form of both play and work. Movements learned become part of the daily jobs of feeding and dressing. Early attempts to walk are made with the help of apparatus. Finally the initially hesitant steps on his own are taken. As the film ends the boy walks.

---

Plot Keywords:

crippled child | india

---

Genres:

Documentary | Short

---

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Film Board of Canada (NFB), United Nations Division of Films & Visual Education

Technical Specs

Runtime:

10 min

User Reviews