Kirby's House

Documentary | 17 Minutes

Directed by Rob Viscardis

Producers: Rob Viscardis, Linda Viscardis

With helpful neighbours and a unique support network, Kirby, who has an intellectual disability, lives on his own and is thriving in his quaint small-town home.

Synopsis:

When 50-year-old Kirby moved out of the family home as a teen, his parents assumed that living in a group setting would suit him because of his intellectual disability. After many failed attempts, it became clear that Kirby just wanted to live on his own. For twenty years now he has been doing just that and thriving — in a quaint little house on a colourful small-town street, surrounded by affable neighbours and a unique support network that understands the power of community and belonging.

A framegrab from the film – Kirby is smiling while standing at the end of his driveway. Someone is pushing a lawnmower down the street in the background.

A framegrab from the film – Kirby in his kitchen in the morning, peering out the window towards someone arriving.

A framegrab from the film – Kirby is happily mowing his front lawn in a wide shot that shows the front of his little house.

A framegrab from the film – Kirby is standing outside of his door looking out into the distance, smiling.

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Press:

Interview with POV Magazine

“Rob Viscardis sits down with POV to discuss his upcoming film Kirby’s House. The film is a short documentary about a man named Kirby who has an intellectual disability and lives happily on his own in Pembroke. With the support of Kirby’s neighbours, Viscardis discusses the importance of communities, how Kirby’s story came along, the way he worked with his family, and the inspiring message that comes across in his film. Kirby’s House will premiere at the ReFrame Film Festival in Peterborough, which runs Jan. 25 to Feb. 4.”

Trent Arthur – REFRAME REVIEW: KIRBY’S HOUSE

“I am glad that Kirby’s House exists and that Viscardis was there to capture these moments of ordinary life. I wish we lived in a world where a documentary about Kirby wasn’t tinged with the understanding that so many others do not have the same resources or opportunities. It is this understanding, however, which makes Kirby’s House such a poignant work.”

Today’s Emission with James Cullingham – Interview with Director Rob Viscardis – Trent Radio

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Comments From Viewers:

It's eye opening! [Kirby's House]

Susan Popper

Family Support Network, Newmarket/Aurora

I could never have imagined [my own child] would live alone before seeing this movie.

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Episode One: Kirby’s House