disABILITIES Film Festival and Speaker Series

Where will you be Saturdays during the month of October? The 2nd Annual disABILITIES Film Festival and Speaker Series, hosted by the Museum of disABILITY History, a project of People Inc., has planned an exciting event for the Western New York community. It takes place every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the month of October at the Dipson Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main Street in Buffalo. Admission is $2 per person and free for students.

The Film Festival targets movie-goers, students, educators, families, self advocates, and human service professionals. The goal is to provide entertainment and information while exploring issues faced by people with disabilities. There will be a presentation and discussion following the showing of each film.

You will not want to miss the October 14 movie! Academy Award nominated documentary Murderball will be featured! Award winning athlete and star of Murderball, Mark Zupan, will be there in person to talk about “smashing stereotypes one hit at a time.” Following the film, Mark Zupan will sign copies of his book: GIMP: When Life Deals You a Crappy Hand, You Can Fold - or You Can Play. Check out the Murderball website: http://www.murderballmovie.com/

Hear what some people are saying about Murderball:

“Fierce funny, and inspiring.” – Premire

“Fascinating! A movie so affecting that you want everyone to see it. I wish I could buy the world a ticket.” – Steve Persall, St. Petersburg Times

“An inspirational crowd pleaser.” – Stephen Holden, The New York Times

The remaining schedule of the films and speakers are as follows:  

October 21: Family Day – featuring a collection of shorts – The Great Little Mouse, Smudge, and Educating Peter (free of charge for families)

Speakers: People Inc.’s Kids on the Block Educational Puppet Troupe

October 28: Up Syndrome (Unrated – Strong Language) http://www.trisomyfilms.com/upsyndrome.html

Speaker: Duane Graves; writer, director, producer, and editor of Up Syndrome

Award winning producer Duane Graves will be the featured speaker on October 28.  Graves produced and edited the film Up Syndrome, which won three Best Documentary awards including the 2001 Slamdance Film Festival.

For more information, visit www.disabilityfilmfest.org or call (716) 817-7261.

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