October 24, 2006
disABILITIES Film Festival and Speaker Series concludes with Up Syndrome
An opportunity to meet producer Duane Graves
What:
The Museum of disABILITY History, a project of People Inc., concludes its 2nd Annual disABILITIES Film Festival and Speaker Series on Saturday, October 28. The film festival will feature Up Syndrome, which is written, produced, directed, and edited by Duane Graves. This documentary involves one of Graves’ childhood friends who has Down syndrome. For over a year, the film follows Rene Moreno, 23 years old, and shifts the viewer from lighthearted to melancholy to solemn emotions. Award winning producer Graves will be the featured speaker. He produced and edited the film Up Syndrome, which won three Best Documentary awards including the 2001 Slamdance Film Festival.
When:
Saturday, October 28, 2006; 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where:
Dipson Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main Street in Buffalo
Admission:
$2 per person and free for students.
Why:
The goal is to provide entertainment and information while exploring issues faced by people with disabilities. The programs are intended to educate viewers about disabilities and challenge stereotypes.
For more information:
Call (716) 817-7261 or visit www.disabilityfilmfest.org
Sponsors:
Borders, The Buffalo News, and supported by the Buffalo Niagara Film Commission and the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
The Museum of disABILITY History is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and display of artifacts relating to the history of people with disabilities. The mission is to tell the story of the lives, triumphs, and struggles of people with disabilities as well as society’s reactions. For more information, visit www.museumofdisability.org.
People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human service agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.
Nicole Passantino
Marketing and Communications Manager
Direct Dial: (716) 817-7469
Cellular: (716) 440-5161
