Christy Brown was born in 1932 with severe cerebral palsy. As a result, he couldn’t perform the basic things necessary for young children. Brown was born in a poor family. Basically, people with disabilities experience many challenges ranging from discrimination to social stigma. At a tender age, Brown used to speak in rasping sounds. People around him including his father became hopeless. For instance, in one of the initial scenes of the film, Christy is seen longing to help his brothers do their assignments. As a result, he fixes chalk between the toes of his left leg to write. Brown’s father seems upset and cautions his wife and children against deluding him.
When Brown turns ten years, he amazes everyone when he uses his left leg to write the word mother. Brown’s father, who had given up on his son, becomes optimistic. The challenges of growing up as a disabled person are laid bare when Christy is rejected by a girl he fancies. The girl kisses Christy and he construes the situation as being loved. Therefore, he creates a nice artwork to impress the girl. Unfortunately, the girl turns down his advances making him depressed.
Christy Brown is taken by Dr. Eileen Cole, a professional doctor who volunteers to improve his speech. Dr. Cole treats Christy kindly which makes him think she has fallen for him. It seems that Christy is unable to differential between professional and love interests. Eventually, when Dr. Cole announces her engagement to another man, Christy contemplates suicide. Besides, he turns to alcohol to reduce anxiety and depression. Lastly, Christy is lucky to find the love of his life, Mary Carr. Mary is a nurse who gets married to Christy. The film make the audience get insight into the challenges faced by disabled persons and how to cope with them.
