Join us for a family-friendly film screening featuring a heartwarming story that explores the intersection of disability and sports. In "Rally Caps," young Jordy, recovering from a serious Little League injury, heads to summer camp and forms a special bond with Lucas, a boy adjusting to life after Cochlear Implant surgery. Together, they lead their […]
Join us for a screening of FACING THE FALLS, the powerful documentary about Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan, a disability advocate who embarks on a 12-day expedition through the Grand Canyon while battling a life-threatening muscle-wasting disease. Despite being unable to walk unassisted, Cara pushes her physical limits, demonstrating the incredible power of resilience and determination. […]
La Lucha follows the inspiring journey of Feliza, Mareele, Rose Mery, and Miguel, who led a powerful movement advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Over the course of 35 days and 250 miles, they rally hundreds of supporters as they trek across the harsh Andes to reach the Bolivian capital. Enduring hunger, extreme […]
Join us for a screening of 25 Prospect Street, a heartwarming and inspiring behind-the-scenes look at the Prospector Theater, a non-profit cinema with a mission to provide competitive and inclusive employment for people with disabilities. The film follows Val, an eccentric, pink-haired visionary, as she works to make her dream theater a reality, all while navigating […]
Join us for an inspiring film screening that highlights empowerment, visibility, and breaking through societal barriers. Through two compelling stories, we witness the power of resilience and determination in overcoming personal and societal limitations. Working Differently takes us behind the scenes of the film and television industry, exploring the critical need for accessibility and inclusion, […]
La Lucha follows the inspiring journey of Feliza, Mareele, Rose Mery, and Miguel, who led a powerful movement advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Over the course of 35 days and 250 miles, they rally hundreds of supporters as they trek across the harsh Andes to reach the Bolivian capital. Enduring hunger, extreme […]
Love, Benefits, and the System: Navigating the Challenges of Marriage for Disabled Couples@ The Kennedy Center Patrice and Garry, a disabled couple in their 50s, face a difficult dilemma: their desire to marry is complicated by the potential loss of essential benefits. In the face of this challenging decision, they opt for a commitment ceremony […]
Join us for a screening of "Amazing Grace," the inspiring story of a talented young musician whose dreams were interrupted by a rare illness, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Once on her way to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Grace’s life changed drastically on her 17th birthday. Despite the challenges, she embraces her new reality […]
Join us for two deeply personal and transformative films that explore love, intimacy, and family in the face of societal prejudice. In As You Are, an interabled queer couple spends the night together for the first time, confronting their complex relationships with desire, sexuality, and bodily autonomy, while discovering what it truly means to love another […]
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Each year, this dynamic festival, powered by the Pozez JCC, presents both domestic and international award-winning films paired with interactive programming that gives us a new perspective and highlights the vibrant personalities, […]
Film screening: "The Trouble with Mr. Doodle" Join us for a special screening of "The Trouble with Mr. Doodle," a 90-minute documentary from the acclaimed makers of "Exit Through the Gift Shop," "Searching for Sugar Man," and "Man on Wire." This intimate film explores the world of Sam Cox—known globally as Mr. Doodle—whose compulsive, all-consuming […]
Film Screening: "Lights, Camera, Friendship on the Spectrum" Join us for a special screening of "Lights, Camera, Friendship on the Spectrum", an engaging new docuseries that follows a group of young adults on the autism spectrum as they step beyond their comfort zones, build meaningful friendships, and discover the power of creativity. Guided by entertainment […]
