Final Week of the ReelAbilities Film Festival
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Reminder Tonight - April 3:
My Hero Brother
JCC 6:30pm
Notes on Blindness
Brattle Theatre 7:00pm
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More films on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday!
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Rachel Is - Cambridge Public Library
Tues. April 4 | 6:30pm
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Rachel is mysterious, funny, difficult, and ready to move out of her mother’s house. Her mother, Jane, is just as ready, but Rachel has a developmental disability, and Jane is desperately seeking a solution as Rachel prepares to graduate high school.
Pre-screening reception: 6:00-6:30pm
Discussion to follow with Susan Senator, author of
Autism Adulthood: Strategies and Insights for a Fulfilling Life
*Free Parking Available*
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Gabe - Cotting School
Wed. April 5 | 7:00pm
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Gabe Weil is a 27-year-old who was born with the most severe form of muscular dystrophy, but that does not stop him from living a full life. Gabe has been told he would be lucky to live past 25. The news that he was misdiagnosed, and might live well into his 50s, presents a surprising obstacle.
Pre-screening reception: 6:00-6:45pm
Discussion to follow with Director Luke Terrell
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CLOSING NIGHT
Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing - Somerville Theatre
Thurs. April 6 | 7:00pm
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Photo Credit: ALLANA TARANTO/ARS MAGNA STUDIO
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Using never before seen footage, this gripping documentary focuses on the emotional and physical recovery of the individuals whose lives were forever changed by the Boston Marathon bombing. A newlywed couple, a mother and daughter, and two brothers strive to reclaim their lives and communities. An HBO film, produced in association with The Boston Globe.
Discussion to follow with film subject Patrick Downes
Moderated by Boston Globe reporter Eric Moskowitz
Co-presented with GlobeDocs and Spaulding Rehabilitation Network
Use coupon code GLOBEDOCS1 to save $5 on tickets!
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Upcoming Community Events:
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Presenting Princess Shaw - Emerson College
Tues. April 4 | 7:00pm
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Princess Shaw placed her dreams on YouTube. Then they became a reality. This is the extraordinary true story of an aspiring musician down on her luck, who inspired internationally famous YouTube artist Kutiman to create a magical collaboration that would bring her music to a whole new audience.
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Discussion with Director Ido Haar & Princess Shaw to follow
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Rock in the Red Zone - Merkaz IAC, NEWTON
Sat. April 8 | 8:00pm
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Rock in the Red Zone is a powerful exploration into the lives and art of musicians struggling to persevere on the front lines of a conflict zone.
Presented in partnership with Shiri Katz-Gershon (community volunteer), The Israeli House, and IAC Boston.
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Discussion with Director Laura Bialis to follow
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