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ReelAbilities Film Festival: Friends Without Barriers

July 25, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

BACKBONES, a local nonprofit serving people with disabilities, is hosting the ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago every Thursday from July 18th – August 22nd. The festival is dedicated to sharing the human experience of disability through art and film. ReelAbilities will screen a variety of films, workshops, panels, and other arts programming at different venues in Chicago. The 2019 theme is “Diversify Diversity” with the goal of increasing disability representation and inclusiveness in media and all aspects of our city.

For the full schedule visit: https://reelabilities.org/chicago/

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In these three short films, friendships are tested at the barrier between able and disabled.

“Sounds for Mazin” (19min) is about a deaf boy who faces an operation that is supposed to make him hear. But for a close friend, a similar operation turned out to be a disaster.

“Marina’s Ocean” (16min), a girl with Down Syndrome has a strong wish to visit the sea for the first time.

“I Don’t Want to Go Back Alone” (17min) tells the story of a blind teenager and his best friend, facing issues of jealousy and other new feelings when they befriend a new kid in their class.

RUNTIME: 
52 minutes
FACILITADED DISCUSSION:
7:00PM

All films are closed captioned. A facilitated discussion will follow; ASL Interpretation available.

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Details

Date:
July 25, 2019
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://reelabilities.org/chicago/event/disability-shorts-friends-without-barriers/

Venue

Hall Library
4801 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615 United States