ReelAbilities Film Festival – Opening Night
January 30 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
$15 – $20
Breaking Barriers: The Intersection of Disability and Creativity
7pm-9pm (Film and Panel), 9pm-10:30pm (Reception)
Experience an inspiring evening as we explore the powerful intersection of disability and creativity. The evening will feature a screening of Left Alone Rhapsody, a documentary about pianist and composer John Bayless, who, after a life-altering stroke, reinvents himself as a one-handed musician and storyteller.
Following the film, engage in a thought-provoking discussion on how individuals with disabilities are reshaping the arts and pushing creative boundaries. This event celebrates the resilience and innovation of artists who prove that disability is not a limitation but a powerful tool for unique expression.
We invite you to stay for a special reception to continue the conversation in a more relaxed setting. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while you experience the new gallery exhibition, Joyful Color by Sophia Pineda, and immerse yourself in the artist’s vibrant portrayal of disability, inclusion, and empowerment.
Fee:
$10 (through Jan. 15, 2025)
$20 (Jan. 16-30, 2025)
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 Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, presents both domestic and international award-winning films paired with interactive programming that gives us a new perspective and highlights the vibrant personalities, realities, and extraordinary abilities of people. View the full schedule here.
