Larapinta: End to End. A film exploring the dignity of risk.
Today, we take a look at Larapinta: End to End, a film that follows a team of Tasmanians, all with disability, over 17 days as they traverse one of Australia’s most rugged terrains. The film explores the relationship between risk, personal growth and empowerment for people with disability. It challenges the notion that protecting people with disability from risk is always beneficial, suggesting it can sometimes lead to further marginalisation. This project was conceived by Paul Pritchard, a professional mountaineer and advocate for disability awareness. Since acquiring a brain injury during a climb at the famous rock formation, The Totem Pole, in Tasmania, Paul has championed the concept of ‘dignity of risk’. His personal journey has become an inspiration, as he continues to lead by example, undertaking challenging expeditions and advocating for the inclusion of people with disability in all facets of life. Paul Pritchard’s story. Paul’s life was transformed when a climbing accident left him with a brain injury, yet he believes it was the best thing that ever happened to him. In his Tedx talk, Dignity of Risk, Paul speaks about how the accident led him to deeply contemplate risk, not just in adventure but in everyday life for people with disability. He highlights
