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Opening night of the festival will include an art show reception and three short films that consider image and self-image through the lens of differing abilities. A discussion will follow.
Films (Includes mature language and adult topics)
Opening night of the Reelabilities Cleveland @ Akron Film Festival begins at 6:30 pm with an opening art show reception, followed at 7 pm by three short films that consider image and self-image through the lens of differing abilities and family and community connections. On Beauty's award-winning photographer Rick Guidotti takes the stage following the screenings to share more about his work and the mission of Positive Exposure.
The Library is wheelchair accessible and welcomes service animals. Parking is free in the High/Market deck after 6 pm; attendee drop-off is possible at the Library’s High Street entrance.
ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. Initiated in NY in 2007, the festival presents award-winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.
Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.
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