ReelAbilities Film Festival Cleveland @ Akron Films By Women, About Women
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Oct 7, 2021 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 S High St
Details
Join us for a special screening of several ReelAbilities Films either directed by women or about women.
Now an annual Akron event, ReelAbilities Film Festival: Cleveland @ Akron promotes awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities through film and community.
Join us for a special screening of several ReelAbilities Films followed by Full Picture subject/producer Santina Muha and director Jacob Reed as they join us for a thought-provoking conversation about biases, ableism, and privilege.
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 Greener Grass (2019).
Jacob Reed is a writer, producer, and director known for his comedic and commercial work.
Director: Rachel Handler
This stirring documentary explores the failings of the U.S. health system through the lens of four women with disabilities. (5 min)
Director: Ashley Eakin
A film that confronts the complexities of being disabled and dating. Kim, who was 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)
Director: David Proud
An unemployed disabled actress is frustrated as all the disabled acting jobs go to able bodied actors. She gets a job as an advisor to a spoilt up and coming British film star advising him how to be disabled for his latest role, which might just win him a BAFTA. (13 min)
Director: Jacob Reed
Santina has been in a wheelchair since she was six years old. With meetings, hangouts, and classes happening virtually due to the Coronavirus quarantine, she's experiencing something new: Choosing when (or if) to disclose her disability. (12 min)
*Mature language and subject matter
Do not miss the chance to take a tour through the exhibit Look Beyond: An Art Show for All Abilities
Click here for more information about other ReelAbilities Cleveland @ Akron screenings, dates, and times.
Presented 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.
For questions or additional information you can reach the Culture & AV desk at 330.643.9015 or cadiv@akronlibrary.org.
