Festival At A Glance
Sunday, April 21
3-6PM* PAINTED BRIDE
OPENING NIGHT
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 Exhibition from MossRehab and Oasis Art Center.
OCEAN HEAVEN
Xiao Lu Xue / China / Mandarin / 96 min. (Adult Content. Recommended Age 13 and over)
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.
To purchase tickets for this event, visit www.jfcsphilly.org/reelabilities
Monday, April 22
10AM-12PM* Norcom Community Center (A SPIN Quality Program)
WAMPLER’S ASCENT
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.
To purchase tickets for this film screening, visit http://www.jfcsphilly.org/reelabilities
Tuesday, April 23
7-9PM* HIWAY THEATRE
GETTING UP
Casky Ebeling / USA / English / 73 min. (Adult Content, Recommended age 13 and over)
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.
To purchase tickets for this film screening, visit http://www.jfcsphilly.org/reelabilities
Wednesday, April 24
1:30-3:30 PM* INGLIS HOUSE, FOUNDERS’ HALL
GETTING UP
To purchase tickets for this film screening, visit http://www.jfcsphilly.org/reelabilities
7-9PM* BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE
COME AS YOU ARE
Geoffrey Enthoven / Belgium / Dutch, French, Spanish / 115 min. (Adult Content, Adult Language, Recommended age 18 and over)
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.
To purchase tickets for this film screening, visit http://www.brynmawrfilm.org
Thursday, April 25
7:30-9:30PM* AMBLER THEATER
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Glenn Holsten, Scott Johnston & Bud Clayman,/ USA / 92 Min. Documentary (Adult Content, Recommended age 13 and over)
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.
To purchase tickets for this film screening, visit http://www.amblertheater.org
Sunday, April 28
4-6:30PM* OLD YORK ROAD TEMPLE-BETH AM
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) (Adult Content, Recommended age 15 and over)
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.
To purchase tickets for this film screening, visit http://www.jfcsphilly.org/reelabilities
TICKETS
$36 Opening Night ($18 for Seniors and Students with ID)
$12 General Admission
$10 Seniors (ages 60+) and Students with ID
Box Office and Will Call will be open 30 minutes prior to each film. To view trailers and purchase tickets visit: http://www.jfcsphilly.org/reelabilities
* These films are not formally rated. Age recommendations are by suggestion only. All times include movie screening and post film discussion.
