Miles and Shelly Go Flatting

This documentary follows two young people with significant disabilities — Miles Roelants and Shelly West (real name Michelle Belesarius) — as they move into a flat together and face considerable challenges. Shelly is blind with rheumatoid arthritis, and Miles has spina bifida, but the most intense problems the duo experience are interpersonal, rather than physical. The film provoked public debate at the time of screening about disabled peoples' right to live ‘normal’ lives. This was the first of several documentaries about Belesarius including the high-rating Shelly Has A Baby and Mum, Dad and Michela. Shelly died in February 2010.

It’s been tough sometimes, but after years of institutions, getting our own place was like being let out of prison.

– Shelly in part one

Key Cast & Crew

Julienne Stretton

Director

Colleen Hodge

Producer

Hamish Hill

Online Editor

Chris Burt

Sound Mix

Karl Sölve Steven

Composer

Craig Perry

Sound Recordist