Cabbage

About This Movie

Cabbage is a quietly powerful documentary that feels both personal and universal. The collaboration with the filmmaker’s family gives it a raw, intimate vibe that’s hard to shake off. It’s fascinating how Márie Parnell re-frames language and personal agency, diving deep into the complexities of ableism. The use of eye tracking technology to showcase her brothers' digital writings creates a unique visual rhythm that feels almost poetic at times. And then there’s the mother’s reflections, which add layers of emotional depth. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to sit with the themes rather than rush through them. It’s distinctively crafted, almost like a meditative exploration of identity and perspective, really makes you think.

Intimate family collaborationExplores themes of ableismUnique use of eye tracking technology