Now an annual Akron event\, \;ReelAbil ities Film Festival: Cleveland @ Akron \;promotes awareness and apprec iation of the lives\, stories\, and artistic expressions of people with di fferent abilities through film and community.
\nJoin us for a specia l screening of several ReelAbilities Films followed by Full Picture subjec t/producer Santina Muha and director Jacob Reed as they join us for a thou ght-provoking conversation about biases\, ableism\, and privilege. \;< /p>\n
Santina Muha is and actress and producer\, known for \;One Day at a Time \;(2017) \, \;Don't Worry\, He Won't Get Far on Foot \;(2018) and \;Gre ener Grass \;(2019). \;
\nJacob Reed is a writer\, producer\, and director known fo r his comedic and commercial work. \;
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Direc tor: Rachel Handler
\nThis stirring documentary explores the failing s of the U.S. health system through the lens of four women with disabiliti es. (5 min)
\n\nDirector: Ashley Eakin
\nA film that confronts the complexities of being disabled and dating. Kim\, who wa s born with one arm\, gets set-up to go on a blind date. When she finally meets Jake\, she quickly realizes he also has a physical disability\, and she is pissed. (14 min)
\n\nDirector: D avid Proud
\nAn unemployed disabled actress is frustrated as all the disabled acting jobs go to able bodied actors. She gets a job as an advis or to a spoilt up and coming British film star advising him how to be disa bled for his latest role\, which might just win him a BAFTA. (13 min)
\ n\nDirector: Jacob Reed
\nSantina h as been in a wheelchair since she was six years old. With meetings\, hango uts\, and classes happening virtually due to the Coronavirus quarantine\, she's experiencing something new: Choosing when (or if) to disclose her di sability. \;(12 min)
\n*Mature language and subject matter
\ nDo not miss the chance to take a tour through the exhibit Look Beyond: An Art Show for All Abilities
\nClick here for more i nformation about other ReelAbilities Cleveland @ Akron screenings\, dates\ , and times.
\nPresented in partnership with SummitDD.
This program has been updated to require registration. Due to changing guidelines from the CDC regarding COVID-19\, we believe this is the best way to keep you informed about the status of our programs.
\nFor questions or additional information you can reach the Culture &\; AV desk at 330. 643.9015 or cadiv@akronlibrary.org .
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