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3rd Annual ReelAbilities: Greater DC Disabilities Film Festival

The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV) is excited to
present the 3rd Annual ReelAbilities: Greater DC Disabilities Film
Festival! ReelAbilities is dedicated to promoting awareness and
appreciation of, the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people
with different abilities. This unique festival presents award-winning
films in locations throughout the Greater DC area. The screenings are
accompanied by discussions and other engaging programs that bring
together the community to explore, discuss and celebrate the diversity
of our shared human experience.

ASL interpretation, CART, Audio
Description, and information in Braille are available upon advance
request. Individuals needing accommodations should contact
Jessica.Tischler@jccnv.org, (703) 537-3031 by January 27.

All films are captioned or subtitled and all venues are wheelchair accessible.

7PM @ Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library
Reel Signs - Two Short Films

Coming Home
27 minutes | UK
Mark, a deaf man adopted by hearing parents, is determined to uncover the truth about his past.

Departure Lounge
27 minutes | UK
A young hospital janitor who is deaf avoids responsibility until a bond with an ailing patient gives him courage to face life.

Free screening. RSVP to Aryn.Cahen@jccnv.org

7PM @ Parklands Turner Neighborhood Library
Reel Signs - Two Short Films

Coming Home
27 minutes | UK
Mark, a deaf man adopted by hearing parents, is determined to uncover the truth about his past.

Departure Lounge
27 minutes | UK
A young hospital janitor who is deaf avoids responsibility until a bond with an ailing patient gives him courage to face life.

Free screening. RSVP to Aryn.Cahen@jccnv.org

7:30PM @ Fairfax County Government Center
When I Walk
85 minutes | USA | Documentary

This screening is presented by the National Disability Institute
Free screening. RSVP to Aryn.Cahen@jccnv.org

For more information, please visit greaterdc.reelabilities.org

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