Join Mason Exhibitions Arlington and ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern Virginia on November 4 from 2-4pm for a film screening of short films and 1 feature film documenting the various lives of those that identify as disabled. Promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities.
Films Include:
ILLUSTRATING SAM NEWTON
Directed by Lily Drummond
28 Min | English, Australian Sign Language (ASL) | Australia | Narrative
A viral online photographer wants to remain anonymous in order to hide parts of their identity. When a fan from the other side of the world makes a connection, they learn to accept themself by sharing the universal language of art.
IMAGININGS
Directed by Anja Hiddinga
13 Min | ASL | US | Narrative
Six deaf performers share struggles and dreams of a new Deaf generation. These poetic self-portraits in sign language show empowerment and confidence, and the vulnerabilities that come with being different.
LIVING ART
Directed by David Rochkind
32 Min | English | USA | Documentary
As she prepares for the opening of the biggest gallery show in her career, Mara Clawson, battles with her Familial Dysautonomia (FD) diagnosis - a rare genetic disease that damages the autonomic nervous system that only affects Jews of Ashkenazi descent - and her undetermined life expectancy.
Gain insights from artist Mara Clawson and director David Rochkind, creators of the film Living Art, as they share their experiences and artistic vision.
These film screenings showcase the stories and artistic expressions of individuals with disabilities in conjunction with the 'Disrupt And Resist' exhibition at Mason Exhibitions Arlington, running from September 9th to November 11th.
This event is presented in collaboration with the ReelAbilities Film Festival:Northern Virginia