Be part of the 2nd Annual ReelAbilities: Philadelphia Disabilities Film Festival, to explore, discuss, and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience!
Founded in NY, ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. ReelAbilities is being undertaken by JFCS as a means to raise revenue for and awareness of The Center for Special Needs and community wide website, www.SpecialNeedsPhilly.org. The goal for ReelAbilities is to raise dollars and awareness for the Center and SpecialNeedsPhilly.org, while providing the general community with a creative, informative and entertaining venue to learn more about those members of our community with special needs. Don’t miss this weeklong event presenting award winning films, engaging discussions and special events throughout the city. All films are followed by conversation.
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April 21, 2013 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Showing at: Painted Bride
Painted Bride Art Center
230 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
* Discounted parking will be provided by Old City Parkominium (231-235 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106). Vouchers will be available at the conclusion of the screening.
Join us for the Official Opening Celebration of the 2nd Annual ReelAbilities: Philadelphia Disabilities Film Festival, featuring a screening of Ocean Heaven followed by a conversation with Rachel Simon who is a New York Times bestselling author. Reception to follow.
Artwork Exhibitions from MossRehab and Oasis Art Center
OCEAN HEAVEN
Xiao Lu Xue / China / Mandarin / 96 min. (Adult Content)
Jet Li, in his first dramatic role, stars in this moving story of a father’s tireless love for his autistic son and his attempt to teach his son the life skills necessary to survive on his own. A poignant tribute to parents’ infinite love of their children.
$36 Opening Night
$18 Seniors (ages 60+) and Students with ID
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April 22, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Showing at: Norcom Community Center
Norcom Community Center (A Spin Quality Program)
10980 Norcom Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Jacques Spitzer / USA / English / 77 min. Appropriate for All Ages
Steve Wampler, needs to do 20,000 pull-ups to climb the famous El Capitan Mountain in Yosemite – only 2-6 inches at a time, due to his cerebral palsy. His wife and two children cheer him on from below, along with fans who have come to support his important mission. In 2002, Steve founded a camp for kids with disabilities, and his climb will be a testament to the idea that kids with disabilities can do anything to which they set their minds.
$12 General Admission
$10 Seniors (ages 60+) and Students with ID |
April 23, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Showing at: Hiway Theatre
Hiway Theatre
212 Old York Rd.
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Casky Ebeling / USA / English / 73 min. (Adult Content)
After being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease and rendered almost completely paralyzed, graffiti artist TemptOne regains his creative voice through technology that reads the movement of his eyes and enables him to create art once again.
$12 General Admission
$10 Seniors (ages 60+) and Students with ID
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April 24, 2013 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Showing at: Inglis House, Founder's Hall
Inglis House, Founders’ Hall
2600 Belmont Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Casky Ebeling / USA / English / 73 min. (Adult Content)
After being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease and rendered almost completely paralyzed, graffiti artist TemptOne regains his creative voice through technology that reads the movement of his eyes and enables him to create art once again.
$12 General Admission
$10 Seniors (ages 60+) and Students with ID
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April 24, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Showing at: Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
824 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Geoffrey Enthoven / Belgium / Dutch, French, Spanish / 115 min. (Adult Content, Adult Language)
A quirky road movie about three young men with disabilities on a quest to lose their virginity. These buddies enjoy the finer things in life, including wine and song; the only thing missing is the touch of a woman. Isolated by their disabilities and cared for by their parents at home, they convince their families they need to go to Spain on a “wine tour” but this is a cover for their true destination—a Spanish brothel that caters to men with disabilities.
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April 25, 2013 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Showing at: Ambler Theater
Ambler Theater
108 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
Bud Clayman, Glenn Holsten & Scott Johnston / USA / 92 Min. Documentary (Adult Content)
Mental illness interrupted his dream of a film-making career. Thirty years later, he's directing the movie of his life. Bud Clayman is one of film's most unlikely heroes. This is a personal story with universal relevance... a wildly original documentary of pain and vulnerability, empowerment, and Bud's quest for belonging.
Visit www.amblertheater.org to purchase tickets.
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April 28, 2013 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Showing at: Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
971 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
CLOSING EVENT
Opening the Gates of Torah: Inclusion Conference-- In partnership with Jewish Learning Venture and the Jewish Special Needs Consortium of Greater Philadelphia.
MABUL (The Flood)
Guy Nattiv / Israel / Hebrew / 100 min. Drama (Adult Content, Adult Language)
A coming-of-age drama about a family that struggles to keep up appearances while hiding their sins from one another. When the eldest son, who has autism, returns from an institution, the pressure builds and secrets begin to emerge.
$12 General Admission
$10 Seniors (ages 60+) and Students with ID
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