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Reel Encounters (short films)
ReelAbilities Film Festival | Greater DC 2015
Monday, April 27 | Imagination Stage | 7:15pm
Motherly (Maadaraaneh). A blind mother is seeking her son, whom uses a wheelchair, in a park. She asks someone who sees him sitting beside a young woman and asks her to see if the girl is beautiful. Details ensue!
A Life with Aspergers. An animated film that explores the challenges of growing up and living with Asperger's Syndrome. It is a voiceover narrative that demonstrates that Asperger's is not simply "being a little awkward;" rather, it is about adapting to one's limitations in the face of anxiety and isolation.
Just as I Remember. Andrew Moir was 4 years old, his father was told he had two years left to live. His father had ALS, a fatal and incurable illness. Years later and now a filmmaker, Andrew meets Brad who has ALS and three young children. The film explores ALS from their children's perspectives.
Be My Brother. A young man with Down syndrome breaks down the barriers of social prejudice when his charm and charisma challenge the prejudices of a stranger at a bus stop.
The Commute. A wheelchair user tries to get home using public transportation and finds himself on an arduous journey.
PROGRAM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FILM
Please join us for guest speaker Lawrence Carter-Long, a highly-awarded advocate on behalf of people with disabilities, founder of disThis! film series, and Public Affairs Specialist for the National Council on Disabilities.
ReelAbilities, powered by the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, is part of the largest film festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of people with different abilities. The 4th annual Greater DC festival will feature 18 screenings will be held at more than 15 partner locations. Post-screening discussions and special programs bring together the community to explore, embrace and advocate for our friends, neighbors, co-workers, and families.
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AdresseImagination Stage (Afficher)
4908 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States
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| Non-fumeur : Oui |
| Accessible aux fauteuils roulants : Oui |
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