Shaking Hands With The Devil

This short documentary follows wildlife photographer and Parkinson’s sufferer David Plummer as he travels through Kenya to meet those who have been marginalised, stigmatised and persecuted for having Parkinson’s Disease.

  • Olz McCoy
    Director
  • Natasha Fothergill-Misbah
    Producer
  • David Plummer
    Key Cast
  • Olz McCoy
    Cinematographer
  • Olz McCoy
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 7, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Kenya
  • Language:
    English, Swahili
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • World Parkinson's Congress
    Barcelona
    Spain
    July 7, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Olz McCoy

Olz is a young and emerging film director from London. Aged only 23 his films have screened at the BFI twice. His films are powerful, meaningful and emotional, driven by the belief that film is the best medium to entertain and educate. With skills in directing, cinematography and editing he has worked with the likes of Coca-Cola, JP Morgan and YouTube to create commercials and music videos. He has his sights set on a 'Best Director' Oscar, and he is currently in production on his debut feature.

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Director Statement

This film is to give a voice to those who are silenced, stigmatised and persecuted for having Parkinson's disease in Kenya.

We are trying to increase awareness of the disease in the country as well as improve access to medication for those who live with Parkinson's.