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Transcript: Rocky & Me
(Music playing)
White letters read: The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Australia present.
An eleven-year-old girl sits on the edge of an indoor swimming pool. She wears a blue swim cap and goggles.
White letters read: A CJZ Production
The girl splashes into the pool.
White letters read: Emily Prior. Rodger Corser.
The girl says, WHEN I'M IN THE WATER I FEEL FREE. NO ONE TELLS ME WHAT TO DO AND NO ONE STARES AT ME LIKE I'M AN ALIEN.
Large white letters read: Rocky & Me
(Music playing)
It is daytime at a small cream-coloured house with a green roof. Photographs of the girl are on a refrigerator and dresser. She has blonde hair, glasses, and stands with a mobility device. A wheelchair with pink wheels is in a living room.
The girl says, DON'T WANT IT, GIVE IT BACK.
A brown-haired man says, I KNOW YOU DON'T LIKE CHANGES.
The girl says, DO NOT.
A boy with curly dark hair says, MR. L IS RIGHT, YOU SO DO.
The girl says, I DIDN'T ASK FOR IT IN THE FIRST PLACE. I'M HAPPY WITH MY WALKING FRAME.
Mr. L says, IT'LL MAKE YOUR LIFE A LOT EASIER. I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU'RE SO AGAINST IT.
The girl says, YOU WON'T UNDERSTAND.
Mr. L says, WELL, TRY ME.
The curly-haired boy says YEAH, TRY HIM.
Mr. L says, IF THE WHEELCHAIR IS NOT GOING TO BE USED, WHY DID WE SPEND ALL THAT TIME WITH THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST?
The girl says, I DON'T WANT IT, PLEASE RESPECT THAT.
Mr. L says, UP YOU GET.
The curly-haired boy says, IT'S TOTALLY AWESOME. YOU'D GET TO SIT DOWN ALL DAY AND YOU WOULD NEVER NEED TO FIND A SEAT AT LUNCH. BONUS! I WANT ONE.
The girl says, WELL, HOW ABOUT I BREAK BOTH YOUR LEGS AND THEN YOU MIGHT GET LUCKY.
Mr. L says, CAN WE NOT MAKE THREATS BEFORE I'VE HAD MY COFFEE?
The girl says, GET OUT OF MY WHEELCHAIR, YOU FLEA.
The curly-haired boy says, CHILL OUT, SNOT LICKER.
Mr. L says, DOES THAT MEAN THE CHAIR IS GOING TO GET USED?
The girl says, NO WAY.
(Sighing)
Mr. L goes over to the girl and kneels to face her.
Mr. L says, STELLA... YOUR CEREBRAL PALSY IS ONE OF THE THINGS THAT MAKES YOU WHO YOU ARE. IT'S SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF. NOW PLEASE, CAN WE TRY THE CHAIR?
Stella says, NO, DAD, EVERYONE ALREADY STARES AT ME. THEY JUDGE ME ENOUGH AS IT IS.
Mr. L says, PINEAPPLE.
Stella says, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE THEM ANOTHER REASON.
A teacher says, AND WHEN THEY TELL YOU I'S NOT SAFE TO DRINK THE WATER, BELIEVE THEM. AND THAT'S WHY I'M NEVER GOING ON AN OPEN-AIR AFRICAN SAFARI TREK AGAIN.
(Students giggling)
A girl with brown hair sits beside Stella. They both wear school uniforms.
The brown-haired girl says, NICE STICKERS.
Stella closes a decorated book. The title on the cover reads: Stella’s Diary.
Stella and the brown-haired girl slap hands, bump fists and blow each other kisses.
The brown-haired girl says, DID YOUR DAD GIVE YOU LUNCH MONEY? TACO TUESDAY, I'LL RACE TO THE CANTEEN SO THEY DON'T RUN OUT.
Stella says, THANKS, GET ME EXTRA--
They both say, GUACAMOLE.
The brown-haired girl says, JINX. HAVE I EVER LET YOU DOWN?
The teacher says, I HAVE A MERIT CERTIFICATE. CONGRATULATIONS TO STELLA LARVIN FOR TOPPING MATHS.
(Applauding)
The class turns to look at Stella.
The brown-haired girl says, YOU GOT THIS.
Stella gets up and moves to her walking frame.
Stella narrates, I HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE STARE AT ME. DAD ALWAYS JOKES, "STOP HYPNOTIZING THAT KID, STELLA."
Stella makes her way to the front of the class. The curly-haired boy smiles and gives her a thumbs-up.
(Bell ringing)
Stella is halfway to the front. Other students get up.
The teacher says, WELL DONE, YOU MATHS MARVEL. YOU'RE BLESSED FOR LIFE. YOU'LL BE ABLE TO WORK OUT SALES DISCOUNTS IN NO TIME. I'VE GOT PLAYGROUND DUTY. I NEED TO SEE IF I CAN GO TRADE A VEGAN SALAD.
The curly-haired boy says, JEEZ, THAT WAS LIKE WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS. IF YOU'D JUST BROUGHT YOUR WHEELCHAIR TO SCHOOL...
Stella says, PIPE DOWN, KNOW-IT-ALL.
The curly-haired boy says, WHAT ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF?
Stella says, I HATE PEOPLE STARING.
The curly-haired boy says, HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY WILL STARE IF YOU'RE TOO FROZEN TO EVEN TRY IT?
(Music playing)
A sign reads: Bike Route
Stella uses her walking frame. The curly-haired boy pushes the wheelchair. He wears a bike helmet.
The curly-haired boy says, YOU GOT THE GUTS OR NOT?
(Stella sighing)
Stella says, HERE GOES NOTHING.
Stella goes to the wheelchair and sits down.
Stella says, THIS IS A BIT WEIRD. QUIT LOOKING AT ME.
The curly-haired boy says, JUST GET OVER IT AND SMILE.
The curly-haired boy raises a camera.
The curly-haired boy says, JUST DOCUMENTING THE MOMENT. ADMIT IT, YOU LIKE IT.
Stella says, MAYBE I DO, MAYBE I DON'T.
The curly-haired boy says, SEE THE BENCH OVER THERE? I'LL TIME HOW LONG IT TAKES YOU TO GET THERE.
Stella says, GOOD IDEA.
The curly-haired boy looks at a watch and says, OKAY AND GO.
(Music playing)
Stella wheels herself along the bike path. The curly-haired boy follows her on a skateboard.
Stella narrates, THIS IS PRETTY FAST.
Stella wheels herself quickly and smiles.
Stella narrates, MAYBE I SHOULD'VE CHECKED HOW THE BRAKES WORK FIRST.
Stella maneuvers around a branch.
Stella narrates, YIKES.
Stella reaches a park bench and stops.
Stella says, WOW, TALK ABOUT A ROAD RUNNER. I'M SO SPEEDY!
(Watch beeping)
The curly-haired boy says, AWESOME, DUDE, YOU'RE SUPER FAST. YOUR WHEELS ROCK.
Stella says, YOU WERE RIGHT.
The curly-haired boy says, CAN I GET THAT IN WRITING?
Stella rocks the wheelchair from side to side.
Stella says, I'M GOING TO CALL HER ROCKY.
Stella sits at the edge of the pool. The wheelchair is on the deck beside her.
Stella says, I SWIM AT CLOSING TIME. DAD THINKS I'M AT STUDY CLUB. I DON'T WANT AN AUDIENCE AND I DON'T WANT PEOPLE SEEING ME IN MY SWIMMERS.
Stella goes into the pool.
Stella says, PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS SURPRISED THAT I CAN SWIM.
Stella swims along the pool. She floats on her back.
Stella says, IN THE WATER, GRAVITY IS MY FRIEND. CHECK THIS OUT.
(Music playing)
Stella goes underwater and touches the bottom of the pool.
Stella says, HEY, PRESTO!
Stella highlights a page in her diary. A photograph shows her in the wheelchair. Above it reads: Independence Day
Mr. L says, FIRST TIME IN YOUR CHAIR. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. YOU'RE GROWING UP, LITTLE PINEAPPLE.
Stella says, DON'T MAKE IT A BIG DEAL AND DON'T CALL ME "PINEAPPLE."
Mr. L says, ALL RIGHT, UM, WELL, YOU KNOW SPEAKING OF GROWING UP, THINGS ARE CHANGING, YOU'RE CHANGING.
Stella says, NO, I'M NOT.
Mr. L says, WELL, YOUR MUM'S NOT AROUND, SO I WANT TO GIVE YOU SOMETHING. UM, I DON'T WANT ACCIDENTS HAPPENING AT SCHOOL.
Stella asks, YOU THINK I NEED A HELMET?
Mr. L says, NOT THAT TYPE OF ACCIDENT.
Mr. L puts a bag down beside Stella.
Stella says, WHAT'S THIS?
Mr. L says WELL, WHO KNOWS WHEN YOU MIGHT GET YOUR PERIOD.
Stella says, PLEASE STOP TALKING.
Mr. L says, LOOK, HERE'S SOME STUFF JUST IN CASE IT HAPPENS AT SCHOOL.
Stella says, UNIVERSE, WHY ME?
Mr. L says, I KNOW YOU HATE PEOPLE STARING AT YOU, SO LET'S JUST BE PREPARED, HEY?
Stella opens the bag. It has menstrual pads inside.
Mr. L says, I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE YOUR BACK.
Stella and Mr. L hug.
Stella says, I'M DEFINITELY FEELING LIKE A GROWN-UP TODAY.
(Students chattering)
Stella wheels herself down a school hallway.
The brown-haired girl says, NEW WHEELCHAIR? YOU DIDN'T TELL ME.
Stella says, LIKE IT? HER NAME'S ROCKY.
The brown-haired girl says, SWEET RIDE, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU KEPT THIS A SECRET.
Stella and the brown-haired girl do their slap hands, fist bump and blow kisses.
Stella says, I'LL TAKE YOU FOR A SPIN. HOP ON.
The brown-haired girl sits on Stella’s lap. Stella wheels them down the hall.
A black-haired boy says, WHOA, NICE WHEELS, STELLA!
The brown-haired girl says, HE WAS CHECKING YOU OUT! CUTE, YOU'RE BLUSHING. MATHS TEST TOMORROW. MAKE SURE YOU SIT NEAR ME, 'CAUSE I NEED TO COPY.
Stella says, WAIT, WHAT?
The brown-haired girl says, CAN YOU IMAGINE THE LECTURE FROM MY BIG SIS IF I FAIL AGAIN?
Stella looks uncertain.
Stella goes into the pool. She swims through the water.
(Whistle blaring)
A lifeguard says, WILD GUESS. YOU'RE THE ONE WHO ALWAYS SNEAKS IN AFTER SQUAD?
Stella says, WHO WANTS TO KNOW?
The lifeguard says, THE NAME'S BUSY. I'M THE NEW LIFEGUARD, AND DON'T ANSWER A QUESTION WITH A QUESTION.
Stella asks, YOU GONNA SNITCH ON ME?
Busy asks, ARE YOU GOING TO JOIN MY SATURDAY SWIM TEAM?
Stella says, NOT IN YOUR LIFETIME.
Busy says, YOU'RE GOOD, BUT TRAGIC TECHNIQUE. YOUR ARMS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE.
Stella says, WHY DO YOU THINK I SWIM AFTER HOURS?
Busy asks, 'CAUSE YOU'RE A CHEAPSKATE?
Stella says I DON'T WANT PEOPLE LOOKING AT ME.
Busy says, THE WORLD DOES NOT REVOLVE AROUND YOU.
Stella says, THANKS FOR THE OFFER, BUSY, BUT THAT'S NOT THE WAY I SWIM.
Busy says, FINE, I'LL COACH YOU PRIVATELY.
Stella says, NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN.
Stella points at the wheelchair.
Stella says, SHE'S MINE. I HAVE CEREBRAL PALSY AND THAT'S WHY MY ARMS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE. GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?
Busy smiles and says, SEE YOU FOR TRAINING, SAME TIME TOMORROW.
Busy walks away.
(Students chattering)
Stella writes in her diary in a school hallway. The brown-haired girl goes over to her.
The brown-haired girl says, I DREW THIS FOR YOU.
Stella says, IT'S AWESOME, THANKS! I'LL STICK IT IN MY DIARY.
The brown-haired girl asks, DID YOUR DAD GIVE YOU LUNCH MONEY? I'LL BUY OUR USUAL SUSHI SPECIAL.
Stella says, WE CAN GO TOGETHER NOW. I'VE GOT ROCKY.
(Bell chiming)
The brown-haired girl says, EXAM TIME. PLEASE SIT NEXT TO ME.
Stella says, ACTUALLY, I WON'T LET YOU COPY. SORRY BUT I JUST CAN'T HELP YOU TODAY.
The brown-haired girl says, SERIOUSLY? WHEN DO I NOT HELP YOU? I HELP YOU PACK YOUR BAG, I TAKE YOU TO ASSEMBLY, I PAINT YOUR NAILS. AT THE DISCO, I DANCED WITH YOU.
Stella says, I THOUGHT WE HAD FUN?
The brown-haired girl says, WE HAD A BLAST. WE ALWAYS DO! HOW ABOUT THE TIME YOU LAUGHED SO HARD POPCORN CAME OUT OF YOUR NOSE?
Stella says, THAT WAS A GREAT MEMORY.
The brown-haired girl says, YEAH, BECAUSE WE'RE BFFS. UNLESS ROCKY IS YOUR NEW BESTIE?
Stella says, DON'T BE SILLY.
The brown-haired girl says, I DO A LOT FOR YOU. SO TODAY YOU'RE PAYING ME BACK.
The brown-haired girl goes into a classroom. A drawing shows Stella in her wheelchair next to a boy labelled Tom. The drawing is signed, Josipa.
(Music playing)
Stella swims in the pool.
(Whistle blaring)
Busy calls, COME ON, KICK THOSE LEGS. MOVE FASTER, COME ON. GO, GO, GO. KEEP GOING.
(Whistle blaring)
Busy says, JUST BECAUSE YOUR STROKE IS IMPROVING DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN SLACK OFF! GO, GO, GO!
Stella asks, IF IT'S JUST US, WHY DO YOU NEED THE WHISTLE?
Busy says, LIKE I SAID, MOVE, MOVE, MOVE!
(Whistle blaring)
Busy claps her hands.
Stella sits on steps by the pool. Busy brings the wheelchair over.
Busy says, YOU'RE READY TO COMPETE AT THE NEXT SWIM MEET. I'VE ENTERED YOU IN THE 50 METRE FREESTYLE.
Stella says, NO, NO WAY, I CAN'T.
Busy asks, WHAT IS WITH YOU?
Stella says, I HATE PEOPLE STARING AT ME. IT'S WORSE WHEN I'M IN MY SWIMMERS.
Busy says, NO ONE ACTUALLY CARES.
Stella says, I SWIM FOR ME. END OF STORY.
Busy says, GET OVER IT. TIME TO TAKE YOUR FLOATIES OFF AND TAKE A DIVE IN THE DEEP END.
Busy gets up. Stella looks thoughtful.
(Music playing)
(Students chattering)
Students look results on a board. Josipa looks at the board. She stares and turns to Stella.
Josipa says, DON'T YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW WE DID? 'CAUSE WE BOTH FAILED. YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE A MATHS GENIUS. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?
Stella says, CHEATING DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT. I DIVED ON THE EXAM.
Josipa says, YOU DELIBERATELY LET ME FAIL?
Stella says, SORRY.
Josipa says, MY SISTER IS GOING TO BE SO MAD. SORRY DOESN'T CUT IT.
Josipa takes Stella’s diary.
Stella yells, HEY, WHAT DO YOU WANT WITH THAT?
Josipa says, REVENGE.
Josipa walks away with the diary.
(Music playing)
Josipa walks to a group of students. She throws pages from the diary in the air.
Stella narrates, DAD GAVE ME TAMPONS. I FEEL SO GROWN UP. THE WHEELCHAIR IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SKATEBOARD. IMAGINE IF I WON THE SWIM MEET.
The teacher comes out.
The teacher says, JOSIPA CRUZ, MY OFFICE, NOW.
(Laughter)
Pages from the diary are scattered on the floor.
(Music playing)
Stella looks upset.
Mr. L and the curly-haired boy pour liquid into three jars.
Mr. L says, SO LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT, I DRINK AN ENTIRE JAR OF ONE OF THESE AND I GET TO TAKE YOUR SKATEBOARD FOR A WHOLE DAY?
The curly-haired boy says, THAT'S THE DEAL, MR. L, BUT IT'S NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN.
Mr. L says, RIGHT AND IF I DON'T SCULL, YOU GET WHATEVER'S IN THE FRIDGE?
The curly-haired boy says, EXACTLY, YOU JUST WENT FOOD SHOPPING, RIGHT?
Mr. L says, UH-HUH. SO, UM, WHICH ONE OF THESE IS THE LEAST GROSS?
(Door unlatching)
The curly-haired boy puts a blindfold on Mr. L, then he moves the jars around.
The curly-haired boy says, YOU'RE GOOD TO GO.
Mr. L reaches for a jar. Stella wheels in.
Stella calls, THAT WAS THE WORST DAY OF MY ENTIRE LIFE.
Mr. L takes off the blindfold.
The curly-haired boy says, YEAH! I WIN, AWESOME!
Mr. L says, UNFAIR, STELLA INTERRUPTED US.
The curly-haired boy says, NO DO-OVERS.
(Mr. L sighing)
Mr. L turns to Stella. He says, ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE NOT EXAGGERATING? WHAT HAPPENED, PINEAPPLE?
Stella cries, I DELIBERATELY FAILED ON THE MATHS EXAM, I'VE NEVER BEEN TO STUDY CLUB, I BREAK INTO THE POOL AFTER HOURS, AND DON'T CALL ME "PINEAPPLE." AND MY DIARY IS ALL OVER SCHOOL.
Mr. L says, WELL, HOW DID THIS ALL HAPPEN PINEAPPLE-- SORRY, SWEETHEART?
The curly-haired boy says, I KNEW YOU SHOULDN'T TAKE THAT DIARY OUT IN PUBLIC.
Stella says, SO WHAT? NO POCKET MONEY FOR A MONTH, CONFISCATE SOMETHING. DO YOUR WORST.
Mr. L says, WELL, I THINK YOU'VE PROBABLY BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH.
Stella asks, REALLY, YOU'RE NOT EVEN MAD ABOUT ME BREAKING INTO THE POOL?
Mr. L says, YOU COME HOME WITH YOUR HAIR WET EVERY DAY. IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE.
Stella says, I CAN'T BELIEVE I THOUGHT I COULD WIN AT THE SWIM MEET.
Mr. L says, YOU'VE BEEN SWIMMING IN SECRET FOR SO LONG. MAYBE IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU SHOW THEM WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF.
(Music playing)
The curly-haired boy puts whipped cream on toast.
It’s daytime at an outdoor pool. Stella is in her wheelchair. She wears a pink swim cap and a long pink poncho. Josipa walks over to her.
Josipa asks, HEY, CAN YOU SPARE ONE OF THE PADS YOUR DAD GAVE YOU?
Stella asks, YOU MEAN IT'S HAPPENED TO YOU?
Josipa says, YEAH, IT'S NOT TOO BAD.
Stella hands her a bag.
Josipa says, THANKS. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DIARY BACK. I'M SO SORRY ABOUT SPREADING IT AROUND SCHOOL.
Stella says, THAT WASN'T COOL.
Josipa says, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE HAPPENING FOR YOU. I FELT LEFT OUT. I'LL ADMIT I'M JEALOUS OF ROCKY.
Stella says, THAT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE. ROCKY'S A PART OF ME NOW. ROCKY IS MY LEGS.
Josipa says, I KNOW. AS SOON AS ROCKY CAME ALONG, YOU DIDN'T NEED MY HELP ANYMORE.
Stella says, TRUE FRIENDSHIP ISN'T ABOUT THAT. IT'S ABOUT BEING THERE FOR EACH OTHER.
Josipa says, I GET THAT NOW. YOU KNOW I'M IN DETENTION FOR A MONTH AND MY SISTER'S MAKING ME CHANGE ALL OF MATEO'S NAPPIES.
Stella says, SORRY, NOT SORRY.
Josipa says, I MISS HANGING OUT.
Stella says, I'M NOT READY TO FORGIVE YOU YET.
(Announcer speaking)
Stella says, I'M GOING TO BE LATE.
Josipa asks, WAIT, YOU'RE ACTUALLY COMPETING?
Stella says, YEP, SWIMMING IS MY THING. WIN OR LOSE, I'M PROUD.
(Whistle blowing)
Josipa nods and pats Stella’s shoulder.
(Music playing)
Busy says, NEXT UP IS THE UNDER 12S FREESTYLE.
(Cheering)
A crowd claps. Stella wheels past clapping people.
(Music playing)
Mr. L moves through the crowd.
Mr. L says, OOPS, SORRY, SORRY.
(Clapping)
Stella smiles as she moves toward the pool.
(Music playing)
Mr. L shouts, GO, PINEAPPLE! SWIM LIKE THE WIND!
(Music playing)
Stella wheels to lane six in the pool. Josipa and other people watch.
Stella says, HERE WE GO, ROCKY. WISH ME LUCK.
Stella gets up from the wheelchair and sits on the edge of the pool. Mr. L watches. Busy looks worried.
Stella puts her goggles on.
Busy raises a bullhorn.
Busy says, ON YOUR MARKS...
The other competitors stand at the edge of the pool.
Busy says, GET SET...
Stella looks at the pool. The crowd leans forward.
Busy yells, GO!
(Music playing)
The other swimmers dive into the pool. Stella leans forward into the pool.
(Cheering)
Busy says, COME ON, STELLA. MOVE THOSE LEGS.
Mr. L calls, GO, SWEETHEART!
The curly-haired boy shouts, YOU'RE NOT ON HOLIDAY. KICK THOSE LEGS!
Stella swims.
(Cheering)
Mr. L yells, GO, STELLA! GO, STELLA!
Josipa says, GO, YOU'VE GOT THIS, WHOO!
The curly-haired boy says, I THOUGHT YOU GUYS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE ENEMIES.
Josipa says, I'M TRYING TO FIX THAT.
Stella swims in her lane.
Mr. L says, GO, STELLA!
Busy says, COME ON, COME ON.
Busy looks at a stopwatch.
Mr. L says, GO, STELLA! SHE'S WINNING.
Busy calls, THEY'RE ABOUT TO BREAK OUR SWIM MEET RECORD.
(Cheering)
Mr. L shouts, KEEP GOING. GO, STELLA!
Stella swims.
(Cheering)
Mr. L calls, KEEP GOING, KEEP GOING!
(Busy cheering)
Stella touches the pool wall.
(Cheering)
Busy says, WE HAVE A WINNER. CONGRATULATIONS, STELLA!
Stella looks around.
(Cheering)
Mr. L yells, YES, YES!
The curly-haired boy cries, GO!
Josipa hugs him and he looks at her. Josipa lets go.
(Music playing)
Stella raises her arms.
Mr. L shouts, YEAH!
Busy looks at Stella.
Busy says, NEED A HAND?
Stella says, THANKS, BUT I WANT TO GET OUT BY MYSELF AND I WANT EVERYONE TO SEE HOW I DO IT.
Busy says, OKAY.
Stella goes up steps in the pool.
(Clapping)
Stella waves.
(Cheering)
Busy smiles. Stella looks happy.
Stella is dressed and in her wheelchair. The curly-haired boy sits down.
The curly-haired boy says, YOU ACED IT.
Stella says, I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT ROCKY. THANKS FOR ALWAYS HAVING MY BACK.
The curly-haired boy says, NO PROBLEMO. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU PROVED TODAY?
Stella says, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!
Stella and the curly-haired boy high-five.
(Music playing)
Stella wheels by the indoor pool.
White letters read: Base on the True Misadventures of Johanna Garvin
A logo reads: CJZ
White text reads: DisRupted is an initiative of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Australia
Logos: ABC. Australian Government. Screen Australia.
Copyright 2019 Cordell Jigsom Productions Pty. Ltd.
White letters read: The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Australia present.
An eleven-year-old girl sits on the edge of an indoor swimming pool. She wears a blue swim cap and goggles.
White letters read: A CJZ Production
The girl splashes into the pool.
White letters read: Emily Prior. Rodger Corser.
The girl says, WHEN I'M IN THE WATER I FEEL FREE. NO ONE TELLS ME WHAT TO DO AND NO ONE STARES AT ME LIKE I'M AN ALIEN.
Large white letters read: Rocky & Me
(Music playing)
It is daytime at a small cream-coloured house with a green roof. Photographs of the girl are on a refrigerator and dresser. She has blonde hair, glasses, and stands with a mobility device. A wheelchair with pink wheels is in a living room.
The girl says, DON'T WANT IT, GIVE IT BACK.
A brown-haired man says, I KNOW YOU DON'T LIKE CHANGES.
The girl says, DO NOT.
A boy with curly dark hair says, MR. L IS RIGHT, YOU SO DO.
The girl says, I DIDN'T ASK FOR IT IN THE FIRST PLACE. I'M HAPPY WITH MY WALKING FRAME.
Mr. L says, IT'LL MAKE YOUR LIFE A LOT EASIER. I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU'RE SO AGAINST IT.
The girl says, YOU WON'T UNDERSTAND.
Mr. L says, WELL, TRY ME.
The curly-haired boy says YEAH, TRY HIM.
Mr. L says, IF THE WHEELCHAIR IS NOT GOING TO BE USED, WHY DID WE SPEND ALL THAT TIME WITH THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST?
The girl says, I DON'T WANT IT, PLEASE RESPECT THAT.
Mr. L says, UP YOU GET.
The curly-haired boy says, IT'S TOTALLY AWESOME. YOU'D GET TO SIT DOWN ALL DAY AND YOU WOULD NEVER NEED TO FIND A SEAT AT LUNCH. BONUS! I WANT ONE.
The girl says, WELL, HOW ABOUT I BREAK BOTH YOUR LEGS AND THEN YOU MIGHT GET LUCKY.
Mr. L says, CAN WE NOT MAKE THREATS BEFORE I'VE HAD MY COFFEE?
The girl says, GET OUT OF MY WHEELCHAIR, YOU FLEA.
The curly-haired boy says, CHILL OUT, SNOT LICKER.
Mr. L says, DOES THAT MEAN THE CHAIR IS GOING TO GET USED?
The girl says, NO WAY.
(Sighing)
Mr. L goes over to the girl and kneels to face her.
Mr. L says, STELLA... YOUR CEREBRAL PALSY IS ONE OF THE THINGS THAT MAKES YOU WHO YOU ARE. IT'S SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF. NOW PLEASE, CAN WE TRY THE CHAIR?
Stella says, NO, DAD, EVERYONE ALREADY STARES AT ME. THEY JUDGE ME ENOUGH AS IT IS.
Mr. L says, PINEAPPLE.
Stella says, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE THEM ANOTHER REASON.
A teacher says, AND WHEN THEY TELL YOU I'S NOT SAFE TO DRINK THE WATER, BELIEVE THEM. AND THAT'S WHY I'M NEVER GOING ON AN OPEN-AIR AFRICAN SAFARI TREK AGAIN.
(Students giggling)
A girl with brown hair sits beside Stella. They both wear school uniforms.
The brown-haired girl says, NICE STICKERS.
Stella closes a decorated book. The title on the cover reads: Stella’s Diary.
Stella and the brown-haired girl slap hands, bump fists and blow each other kisses.
The brown-haired girl says, DID YOUR DAD GIVE YOU LUNCH MONEY? TACO TUESDAY, I'LL RACE TO THE CANTEEN SO THEY DON'T RUN OUT.
Stella says, THANKS, GET ME EXTRA--
They both say, GUACAMOLE.
The brown-haired girl says, JINX. HAVE I EVER LET YOU DOWN?
The teacher says, I HAVE A MERIT CERTIFICATE. CONGRATULATIONS TO STELLA LARVIN FOR TOPPING MATHS.
(Applauding)
The class turns to look at Stella.
The brown-haired girl says, YOU GOT THIS.
Stella gets up and moves to her walking frame.
Stella narrates, I HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE STARE AT ME. DAD ALWAYS JOKES, "STOP HYPNOTIZING THAT KID, STELLA."
Stella makes her way to the front of the class. The curly-haired boy smiles and gives her a thumbs-up.
(Bell ringing)
Stella is halfway to the front. Other students get up.
The teacher says, WELL DONE, YOU MATHS MARVEL. YOU'RE BLESSED FOR LIFE. YOU'LL BE ABLE TO WORK OUT SALES DISCOUNTS IN NO TIME. I'VE GOT PLAYGROUND DUTY. I NEED TO SEE IF I CAN GO TRADE A VEGAN SALAD.
The curly-haired boy says, JEEZ, THAT WAS LIKE WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS. IF YOU'D JUST BROUGHT YOUR WHEELCHAIR TO SCHOOL...
Stella says, PIPE DOWN, KNOW-IT-ALL.
The curly-haired boy says, WHAT ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF?
Stella says, I HATE PEOPLE STARING.
The curly-haired boy says, HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY WILL STARE IF YOU'RE TOO FROZEN TO EVEN TRY IT?
(Music playing)
A sign reads: Bike Route
Stella uses her walking frame. The curly-haired boy pushes the wheelchair. He wears a bike helmet.
The curly-haired boy says, YOU GOT THE GUTS OR NOT?
(Stella sighing)
Stella says, HERE GOES NOTHING.
Stella goes to the wheelchair and sits down.
Stella says, THIS IS A BIT WEIRD. QUIT LOOKING AT ME.
The curly-haired boy says, JUST GET OVER IT AND SMILE.
The curly-haired boy raises a camera.
The curly-haired boy says, JUST DOCUMENTING THE MOMENT. ADMIT IT, YOU LIKE IT.
Stella says, MAYBE I DO, MAYBE I DON'T.
The curly-haired boy says, SEE THE BENCH OVER THERE? I'LL TIME HOW LONG IT TAKES YOU TO GET THERE.
Stella says, GOOD IDEA.
The curly-haired boy looks at a watch and says, OKAY AND GO.
(Music playing)
Stella wheels herself along the bike path. The curly-haired boy follows her on a skateboard.
Stella narrates, THIS IS PRETTY FAST.
Stella wheels herself quickly and smiles.
Stella narrates, MAYBE I SHOULD'VE CHECKED HOW THE BRAKES WORK FIRST.
Stella maneuvers around a branch.
Stella narrates, YIKES.
Stella reaches a park bench and stops.
Stella says, WOW, TALK ABOUT A ROAD RUNNER. I'M SO SPEEDY!
(Watch beeping)
The curly-haired boy says, AWESOME, DUDE, YOU'RE SUPER FAST. YOUR WHEELS ROCK.
Stella says, YOU WERE RIGHT.
The curly-haired boy says, CAN I GET THAT IN WRITING?
Stella rocks the wheelchair from side to side.
Stella says, I'M GOING TO CALL HER ROCKY.
Stella sits at the edge of the pool. The wheelchair is on the deck beside her.
Stella says, I SWIM AT CLOSING TIME. DAD THINKS I'M AT STUDY CLUB. I DON'T WANT AN AUDIENCE AND I DON'T WANT PEOPLE SEEING ME IN MY SWIMMERS.
Stella goes into the pool.
Stella says, PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS SURPRISED THAT I CAN SWIM.
Stella swims along the pool. She floats on her back.
Stella says, IN THE WATER, GRAVITY IS MY FRIEND. CHECK THIS OUT.
(Music playing)
Stella goes underwater and touches the bottom of the pool.
Stella says, HEY, PRESTO!
Stella highlights a page in her diary. A photograph shows her in the wheelchair. Above it reads: Independence Day
Mr. L says, FIRST TIME IN YOUR CHAIR. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. YOU'RE GROWING UP, LITTLE PINEAPPLE.
Stella says, DON'T MAKE IT A BIG DEAL AND DON'T CALL ME "PINEAPPLE."
Mr. L says, ALL RIGHT, UM, WELL, YOU KNOW SPEAKING OF GROWING UP, THINGS ARE CHANGING, YOU'RE CHANGING.
Stella says, NO, I'M NOT.
Mr. L says, WELL, YOUR MUM'S NOT AROUND, SO I WANT TO GIVE YOU SOMETHING. UM, I DON'T WANT ACCIDENTS HAPPENING AT SCHOOL.
Stella asks, YOU THINK I NEED A HELMET?
Mr. L says, NOT THAT TYPE OF ACCIDENT.
Mr. L puts a bag down beside Stella.
Stella says, WHAT'S THIS?
Mr. L says WELL, WHO KNOWS WHEN YOU MIGHT GET YOUR PERIOD.
Stella says, PLEASE STOP TALKING.
Mr. L says, LOOK, HERE'S SOME STUFF JUST IN CASE IT HAPPENS AT SCHOOL.
Stella says, UNIVERSE, WHY ME?
Mr. L says, I KNOW YOU HATE PEOPLE STARING AT YOU, SO LET'S JUST BE PREPARED, HEY?
Stella opens the bag. It has menstrual pads inside.
Mr. L says, I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE YOUR BACK.
Stella and Mr. L hug.
Stella says, I'M DEFINITELY FEELING LIKE A GROWN-UP TODAY.
(Students chattering)
Stella wheels herself down a school hallway.
The brown-haired girl says, NEW WHEELCHAIR? YOU DIDN'T TELL ME.
Stella says, LIKE IT? HER NAME'S ROCKY.
The brown-haired girl says, SWEET RIDE, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU KEPT THIS A SECRET.
Stella and the brown-haired girl do their slap hands, fist bump and blow kisses.
Stella says, I'LL TAKE YOU FOR A SPIN. HOP ON.
The brown-haired girl sits on Stella’s lap. Stella wheels them down the hall.
A black-haired boy says, WHOA, NICE WHEELS, STELLA!
The brown-haired girl says, HE WAS CHECKING YOU OUT! CUTE, YOU'RE BLUSHING. MATHS TEST TOMORROW. MAKE SURE YOU SIT NEAR ME, 'CAUSE I NEED TO COPY.
Stella says, WAIT, WHAT?
The brown-haired girl says, CAN YOU IMAGINE THE LECTURE FROM MY BIG SIS IF I FAIL AGAIN?
Stella looks uncertain.
Stella goes into the pool. She swims through the water.
(Whistle blaring)
A lifeguard says, WILD GUESS. YOU'RE THE ONE WHO ALWAYS SNEAKS IN AFTER SQUAD?
Stella says, WHO WANTS TO KNOW?
The lifeguard says, THE NAME'S BUSY. I'M THE NEW LIFEGUARD, AND DON'T ANSWER A QUESTION WITH A QUESTION.
Stella asks, YOU GONNA SNITCH ON ME?
Busy asks, ARE YOU GOING TO JOIN MY SATURDAY SWIM TEAM?
Stella says, NOT IN YOUR LIFETIME.
Busy says, YOU'RE GOOD, BUT TRAGIC TECHNIQUE. YOUR ARMS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE.
Stella says, WHY DO YOU THINK I SWIM AFTER HOURS?
Busy asks, 'CAUSE YOU'RE A CHEAPSKATE?
Stella says I DON'T WANT PEOPLE LOOKING AT ME.
Busy says, THE WORLD DOES NOT REVOLVE AROUND YOU.
Stella says, THANKS FOR THE OFFER, BUSY, BUT THAT'S NOT THE WAY I SWIM.
Busy says, FINE, I'LL COACH YOU PRIVATELY.
Stella says, NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN.
Stella points at the wheelchair.
Stella says, SHE'S MINE. I HAVE CEREBRAL PALSY AND THAT'S WHY MY ARMS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE. GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?
Busy smiles and says, SEE YOU FOR TRAINING, SAME TIME TOMORROW.
Busy walks away.
(Students chattering)
Stella writes in her diary in a school hallway. The brown-haired girl goes over to her.
The brown-haired girl says, I DREW THIS FOR YOU.
Stella says, IT'S AWESOME, THANKS! I'LL STICK IT IN MY DIARY.
The brown-haired girl asks, DID YOUR DAD GIVE YOU LUNCH MONEY? I'LL BUY OUR USUAL SUSHI SPECIAL.
Stella says, WE CAN GO TOGETHER NOW. I'VE GOT ROCKY.
(Bell chiming)
The brown-haired girl says, EXAM TIME. PLEASE SIT NEXT TO ME.
Stella says, ACTUALLY, I WON'T LET YOU COPY. SORRY BUT I JUST CAN'T HELP YOU TODAY.
The brown-haired girl says, SERIOUSLY? WHEN DO I NOT HELP YOU? I HELP YOU PACK YOUR BAG, I TAKE YOU TO ASSEMBLY, I PAINT YOUR NAILS. AT THE DISCO, I DANCED WITH YOU.
Stella says, I THOUGHT WE HAD FUN?
The brown-haired girl says, WE HAD A BLAST. WE ALWAYS DO! HOW ABOUT THE TIME YOU LAUGHED SO HARD POPCORN CAME OUT OF YOUR NOSE?
Stella says, THAT WAS A GREAT MEMORY.
The brown-haired girl says, YEAH, BECAUSE WE'RE BFFS. UNLESS ROCKY IS YOUR NEW BESTIE?
Stella says, DON'T BE SILLY.
The brown-haired girl says, I DO A LOT FOR YOU. SO TODAY YOU'RE PAYING ME BACK.
The brown-haired girl goes into a classroom. A drawing shows Stella in her wheelchair next to a boy labelled Tom. The drawing is signed, Josipa.
(Music playing)
Stella swims in the pool.
(Whistle blaring)
Busy calls, COME ON, KICK THOSE LEGS. MOVE FASTER, COME ON. GO, GO, GO. KEEP GOING.
(Whistle blaring)
Busy says, JUST BECAUSE YOUR STROKE IS IMPROVING DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN SLACK OFF! GO, GO, GO!
Stella asks, IF IT'S JUST US, WHY DO YOU NEED THE WHISTLE?
Busy says, LIKE I SAID, MOVE, MOVE, MOVE!
(Whistle blaring)
Busy claps her hands.
Stella sits on steps by the pool. Busy brings the wheelchair over.
Busy says, YOU'RE READY TO COMPETE AT THE NEXT SWIM MEET. I'VE ENTERED YOU IN THE 50 METRE FREESTYLE.
Stella says, NO, NO WAY, I CAN'T.
Busy asks, WHAT IS WITH YOU?
Stella says, I HATE PEOPLE STARING AT ME. IT'S WORSE WHEN I'M IN MY SWIMMERS.
Busy says, NO ONE ACTUALLY CARES.
Stella says, I SWIM FOR ME. END OF STORY.
Busy says, GET OVER IT. TIME TO TAKE YOUR FLOATIES OFF AND TAKE A DIVE IN THE DEEP END.
Busy gets up. Stella looks thoughtful.
(Music playing)
(Students chattering)
Students look results on a board. Josipa looks at the board. She stares and turns to Stella.
Josipa says, DON'T YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW WE DID? 'CAUSE WE BOTH FAILED. YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE A MATHS GENIUS. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?
Stella says, CHEATING DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT. I DIVED ON THE EXAM.
Josipa says, YOU DELIBERATELY LET ME FAIL?
Stella says, SORRY.
Josipa says, MY SISTER IS GOING TO BE SO MAD. SORRY DOESN'T CUT IT.
Josipa takes Stella’s diary.
Stella yells, HEY, WHAT DO YOU WANT WITH THAT?
Josipa says, REVENGE.
Josipa walks away with the diary.
(Music playing)
Josipa walks to a group of students. She throws pages from the diary in the air.
Stella narrates, DAD GAVE ME TAMPONS. I FEEL SO GROWN UP. THE WHEELCHAIR IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SKATEBOARD. IMAGINE IF I WON THE SWIM MEET.
The teacher comes out.
The teacher says, JOSIPA CRUZ, MY OFFICE, NOW.
(Laughter)
Pages from the diary are scattered on the floor.
(Music playing)
Stella looks upset.
Mr. L and the curly-haired boy pour liquid into three jars.
Mr. L says, SO LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT, I DRINK AN ENTIRE JAR OF ONE OF THESE AND I GET TO TAKE YOUR SKATEBOARD FOR A WHOLE DAY?
The curly-haired boy says, THAT'S THE DEAL, MR. L, BUT IT'S NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN.
Mr. L says, RIGHT AND IF I DON'T SCULL, YOU GET WHATEVER'S IN THE FRIDGE?
The curly-haired boy says, EXACTLY, YOU JUST WENT FOOD SHOPPING, RIGHT?
Mr. L says, UH-HUH. SO, UM, WHICH ONE OF THESE IS THE LEAST GROSS?
(Door unlatching)
The curly-haired boy puts a blindfold on Mr. L, then he moves the jars around.
The curly-haired boy says, YOU'RE GOOD TO GO.
Mr. L reaches for a jar. Stella wheels in.
Stella calls, THAT WAS THE WORST DAY OF MY ENTIRE LIFE.
Mr. L takes off the blindfold.
The curly-haired boy says, YEAH! I WIN, AWESOME!
Mr. L says, UNFAIR, STELLA INTERRUPTED US.
The curly-haired boy says, NO DO-OVERS.
(Mr. L sighing)
Mr. L turns to Stella. He says, ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE NOT EXAGGERATING? WHAT HAPPENED, PINEAPPLE?
Stella cries, I DELIBERATELY FAILED ON THE MATHS EXAM, I'VE NEVER BEEN TO STUDY CLUB, I BREAK INTO THE POOL AFTER HOURS, AND DON'T CALL ME "PINEAPPLE." AND MY DIARY IS ALL OVER SCHOOL.
Mr. L says, WELL, HOW DID THIS ALL HAPPEN PINEAPPLE-- SORRY, SWEETHEART?
The curly-haired boy says, I KNEW YOU SHOULDN'T TAKE THAT DIARY OUT IN PUBLIC.
Stella says, SO WHAT? NO POCKET MONEY FOR A MONTH, CONFISCATE SOMETHING. DO YOUR WORST.
Mr. L says, WELL, I THINK YOU'VE PROBABLY BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH.
Stella asks, REALLY, YOU'RE NOT EVEN MAD ABOUT ME BREAKING INTO THE POOL?
Mr. L says, YOU COME HOME WITH YOUR HAIR WET EVERY DAY. IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE.
Stella says, I CAN'T BELIEVE I THOUGHT I COULD WIN AT THE SWIM MEET.
Mr. L says, YOU'VE BEEN SWIMMING IN SECRET FOR SO LONG. MAYBE IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU SHOW THEM WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF.
(Music playing)
The curly-haired boy puts whipped cream on toast.
It’s daytime at an outdoor pool. Stella is in her wheelchair. She wears a pink swim cap and a long pink poncho. Josipa walks over to her.
Josipa asks, HEY, CAN YOU SPARE ONE OF THE PADS YOUR DAD GAVE YOU?
Stella asks, YOU MEAN IT'S HAPPENED TO YOU?
Josipa says, YEAH, IT'S NOT TOO BAD.
Stella hands her a bag.
Josipa says, THANKS. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR DIARY BACK. I'M SO SORRY ABOUT SPREADING IT AROUND SCHOOL.
Stella says, THAT WASN'T COOL.
Josipa says, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE HAPPENING FOR YOU. I FELT LEFT OUT. I'LL ADMIT I'M JEALOUS OF ROCKY.
Stella says, THAT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE. ROCKY'S A PART OF ME NOW. ROCKY IS MY LEGS.
Josipa says, I KNOW. AS SOON AS ROCKY CAME ALONG, YOU DIDN'T NEED MY HELP ANYMORE.
Stella says, TRUE FRIENDSHIP ISN'T ABOUT THAT. IT'S ABOUT BEING THERE FOR EACH OTHER.
Josipa says, I GET THAT NOW. YOU KNOW I'M IN DETENTION FOR A MONTH AND MY SISTER'S MAKING ME CHANGE ALL OF MATEO'S NAPPIES.
Stella says, SORRY, NOT SORRY.
Josipa says, I MISS HANGING OUT.
Stella says, I'M NOT READY TO FORGIVE YOU YET.
(Announcer speaking)
Stella says, I'M GOING TO BE LATE.
Josipa asks, WAIT, YOU'RE ACTUALLY COMPETING?
Stella says, YEP, SWIMMING IS MY THING. WIN OR LOSE, I'M PROUD.
(Whistle blowing)
Josipa nods and pats Stella’s shoulder.
(Music playing)
Busy says, NEXT UP IS THE UNDER 12S FREESTYLE.
(Cheering)
A crowd claps. Stella wheels past clapping people.
(Music playing)
Mr. L moves through the crowd.
Mr. L says, OOPS, SORRY, SORRY.
(Clapping)
Stella smiles as she moves toward the pool.
(Music playing)
Mr. L shouts, GO, PINEAPPLE! SWIM LIKE THE WIND!
(Music playing)
Stella wheels to lane six in the pool. Josipa and other people watch.
Stella says, HERE WE GO, ROCKY. WISH ME LUCK.
Stella gets up from the wheelchair and sits on the edge of the pool. Mr. L watches. Busy looks worried.
Stella puts her goggles on.
Busy raises a bullhorn.
Busy says, ON YOUR MARKS...
The other competitors stand at the edge of the pool.
Busy says, GET SET...
Stella looks at the pool. The crowd leans forward.
Busy yells, GO!
(Music playing)
The other swimmers dive into the pool. Stella leans forward into the pool.
(Cheering)
Busy says, COME ON, STELLA. MOVE THOSE LEGS.
Mr. L calls, GO, SWEETHEART!
The curly-haired boy shouts, YOU'RE NOT ON HOLIDAY. KICK THOSE LEGS!
Stella swims.
(Cheering)
Mr. L yells, GO, STELLA! GO, STELLA!
Josipa says, GO, YOU'VE GOT THIS, WHOO!
The curly-haired boy says, I THOUGHT YOU GUYS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE ENEMIES.
Josipa says, I'M TRYING TO FIX THAT.
Stella swims in her lane.
Mr. L says, GO, STELLA!
Busy says, COME ON, COME ON.
Busy looks at a stopwatch.
Mr. L says, GO, STELLA! SHE'S WINNING.
Busy calls, THEY'RE ABOUT TO BREAK OUR SWIM MEET RECORD.
(Cheering)
Mr. L shouts, KEEP GOING. GO, STELLA!
Stella swims.
(Cheering)
Mr. L calls, KEEP GOING, KEEP GOING!
(Busy cheering)
Stella touches the pool wall.
(Cheering)
Busy says, WE HAVE A WINNER. CONGRATULATIONS, STELLA!
Stella looks around.
(Cheering)
Mr. L yells, YES, YES!
The curly-haired boy cries, GO!
Josipa hugs him and he looks at her. Josipa lets go.
(Music playing)
Stella raises her arms.
Mr. L shouts, YEAH!
Busy looks at Stella.
Busy says, NEED A HAND?
Stella says, THANKS, BUT I WANT TO GET OUT BY MYSELF AND I WANT EVERYONE TO SEE HOW I DO IT.
Busy says, OKAY.
Stella goes up steps in the pool.
(Clapping)
Stella waves.
(Cheering)
Busy smiles. Stella looks happy.
Stella is dressed and in her wheelchair. The curly-haired boy sits down.
The curly-haired boy says, YOU ACED IT.
Stella says, I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT ROCKY. THANKS FOR ALWAYS HAVING MY BACK.
The curly-haired boy says, NO PROBLEMO. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU PROVED TODAY?
Stella says, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!
Stella and the curly-haired boy high-five.
(Music playing)
Stella wheels by the indoor pool.
White letters read: Base on the True Misadventures of Johanna Garvin
A logo reads: CJZ
White text reads: DisRupted is an initiative of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Australia
Logos: ABC. Australian Government. Screen Australia.
Copyright 2019 Cordell Jigsom Productions Pty. Ltd.
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