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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
  • Champion Film Salon International Film Festival
    Dallas
    United States
    September 28, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Performance Media Insurance
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 3, 2023
    Winner
  • Hungarian Disability Film Festival
    Budapest
    Hungary
    November 9, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Big Syn International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 10, 2023
    Finalist
  • Africa International Human Rights Film Festival
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    December 8, 2023
    Winner
  • Sustainable Stories Film Fest
    Houston
    United States
    December 8, 2023
    Official Selection
  • African Film Festival
    Kisumu
    Kenya
    December 14, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Spotlight Documentary Film Awards
    Atlanta
    United States
    February 1, 2024
    Silver Award Winner
  • Beeston Film Festival
    Nottingham
    United Kingdom
    April 22, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Smiley Charity Film Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    March 20, 2024
    Bronze Winner
  • Kalakari Film Festival
    Dewas
    India
    July 21, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Cannes Film Awards
    Nice
    France
    May 11, 2024
    Finalist
  • Ramsgate Film & TV Festival
    Ramsgate
    United Kingdom
    June 25, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Sunrise Film Festival
    Lowestoft
    United Kingdom
    August 1, 2024
    Finalist
  • Kaduna International Film Festival
    Kaduna
    Nigeria
    August 27, 2024
    Winner
  • British Urban Film Festival
    Halifax
    United Kingdom
    October 17, 2024
    Winner
Distribution Information
  • WaterBear Network
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet, Video on Demand
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.