JFilm: The Pittsburgh Jewish Film
Forum and FISA Foundation will
co-present the 1st Pittsburgh ReelAbilities
Film Festival, which showcases films about the lives, stories,
and artistic expression of people with different disabilities.
The Festival kicks off on Saturday, October 26, 2013,
at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild and will continue through Tuesday, October
29, 2013, at the Human Engineering Resource Laboratory at Bakery Square, Rodef
Shalom Congregation and the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium on the University of
Pittsburgh campus. All venues have been chosen for their accessibility.
Seven films have been selected for
their quality, diversity and for challenging perceptions about the lives of
people with disabilities in thought-provoking ways. The films feature actors
with a broad range of disabilities (intellectual, sensory, physical and mental
health) and touch on universal themes of community, family, love, search for
meaning, and interdependence as well as the unique experience of living with a
disability. The films include both documentaries and narratives from a variety
of countries, and each film will be accompanied by tailored supplemental
programming, including speakers, panel discussions, and art installations.
Film titles and supplemental
programming will be available in September at www.Pittsburgh.Reelabilities.org.
About FISA Foundation
- FISA
Foundation is a highly focused grantmaking foundation committed to improving
the lives of women, girls and people with disabilities in southwestern
Pennsylvania. In addition to awarding grants, the Foundation furthers its
mission through active engagement in the community - including serving as a
collaborator on numerous projects and convening community leaders to address
the needs of women, girls, and people with disabilities. More information is
available at www.fisafoundation.org.
About JFILM: The
Pittsburgh Jewish Film Forum - JFilm: The Pittsburgh Jewish Film Forum
presents movies and guest artists from around the world on a year-round schedule
to expose Pittsburgh audiences to social, religious, historical and cultural
elements of Jewish life in a way that provokes thought and discussion and
encourages tolerance and understanding. JFilm is a program of the Jewish
Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. More information is available at www.JFilmPgh.org.
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