Screening:  Warrior Champions: From Baghdad to Beijing

June 8, 1PM-4PM

Location: The Piazza at Schmidt’s, 1050 North Hancock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Admission: Free

Join us for a public screening of the remarkable documentary by the Renault brothers on the Piazza JumboTron. Post-screening discussion and activities to follow.

To register visit http://www.jfcsphilly.org/store/films/

ReelAbilities Philly will be screening 2 back to back short films at Inglis House on June 5th from 1:30pm-3pm.

The films are:

1. Aphasia

2. Among the Giants

Join us for the closing night event at Gratz College on Sunday, June 10th from 4pm-7pm. Featuring a screening of the animated Australian film, Mary and Max, post-screening discussion led by Peter Gerhardt, and art exhibitions from JFCS clients, MossRehab’s All About Art permanent collection, and Oasis Art Center. Followed by dessert reception.

All About Art at MossRehab is an international juried exhibition and sale of art by professional artists with physical disabilities. Debuting in 1979, this is the first show of its kind in the eastern United States. THE EXHIBITION WILL BE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The work is all original and represents an array of mediums. Prices range from $65 to $4,500.

To register visit http://www.jfcsphilly.org/store/films/

June 10, 4PM-7PM

Location: Gratz College, 7605 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Admission: $18

Oasis Art Center is Philadelphia’s premier studio, exhibition space, and school for mentally and physically disabled artists. Patricia R. Lyons, Director of Oasis Art Center, will be present to introduce art work and the stories behind it. Dessert reception to follow. Admission includes screening of the film, Mary and Max, with post-screening discussion, art exhibition, and dessert reception.

To learn more about Oasis Art Center, please visit http://www.oasisartcenter.org/

June 3, 3PM-6PM

Location: The Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Admission: $36

Oasis Art Center is Philadelphia’s premier studio, exhibition space, and school for physically and mentally disabled artists. Patricia R. Lyons, Director of Oasis Art Center, will be present to introduce the art work and the stories behind it. Admission to the exhibition includes a screening of the film, Shooting Beauty, as well as a post-screening discussion with photographer and protagonist Courtney Bent. Exhibition and reception will follow the screening and discussion.

For more information on Oasis Art Center, visit www.oasisartcenter.org

Come support the disability arts by attending the opening night of Philadelphia’s 1st annual ReelAbilities: Disabilities Film Festival at Painted Bride Arts Center. Screening Shooting Beauty with a very special post-screening discussion with photographer/protagonist Courtney Bent. Followed by reception with featured art exhibition from Oasis Art Center of Philadelphia.

ReelAbilities presents a special daytime screening of the film, Shooting Beauty, featuring post-screening discussion led by protagonist and photographer, Courtney Bent!

Event will take place at the Norcom Community Center on June 4th from 12pm-2pm.

A special sneak preview of Philadelphia based director Buddy Clayman’s OC87, a moving and intimate account of his empowering quest of belonging. Followed by a conversation with filmmakers Bud Clayman, Glenn Holsten, Scott Johnston, and Educational Consultant Cathy Grayson, M.A., who specializes in Asperger’s Syndrome. Followed by dessert reception.

Come enjoy Bryn Mawr’s favorite local movie theater with a screening of the newly released French film, The Straight Line (La ligne droite). Featuring a post-screening discussion with disability rights attorney and Iron Man triathlete, Richard Bernstein.

To buy tickets visit http://www.brynmawrfilm.org/