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Join us for a special screening of several ReelAbilities Film Festival Cleveland @ Akron selections about Zombies and so much more.
For this evening's event, ReelAbilities Film Festival Cleveland @ Akron travels across the street to the Akron Art Museum for three short films that will have you on the edge of your seat. After the screening, enjoy a Curator-led gallery tour highlighting works by artists with different abilities.
Enjoy seasonal activities for the whole family. Summit DD’s pop-up sensory space will be available throughout the event.
I’m So Far
Director: Léo Grandperret
Sometimes, things that seem simple, just aren't.
Second Time
Director: Rafa Oliveira
A deaf couple chats in a non deaf-people party while everyone notes the beginning of a beautiful passion story.
Dead End Drive
Director: Alexander Yellen
During the zombie apocalypse, one survivor finds a dead end that will hopefully lead him to salvation.
*Mature language and subject matter
Now an annual Akron event, ReelAbilities Film Festival: Cleveland @ Akron promotes awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities through film and community. Click here for more information about additional dates and screenings.
For questions or additional information you can reach the Culture & AV desk at 330.643.9015 or cadiv@akronlibrary.org.
This program has been updated to require registration. Due to changing guidelines from the CDC regarding COVID-19, we believe this is the best way to keep you informed about the status of our programs.
EVENT TYPE: | Movies | Community Event |
TAGS: | zombies | thriller | ReelAbility | ReelAbilities | Other Abled | Movies | horror | Films | disability | deafness | deaf |
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