The Story

The film chronicles Sandra Alfonzo, a Brooklyn bike shop owner, as she navigates the challenges of transforming her commercial repair business into a dedicated adaptive bicycle workshop. It's a raw look at grassroots resilience.

Through Sandra's work, the documentary bears witness to the realities of families raising children with disabilities. It highlights their daily lives, the heavy lifting involved, and the profound impact of adaptive mobility.

Director's Note

Capturing Grounded Resilience

We filmed On Three Wheels to portray authentic experiences without artificial drama. Our lens focuses on the dignity of daily life and the power of community-funded engineering, steering clear of sentimentality.

Behind the Lens

Brooklyn Workshop, Brooklyn Parks

A collection of candid documentary stills, showcasing the film's visual language and the world of adaptive bike building.

Festival programmers, press, and advocates are invited to view the full film.