Explore topics like coming of age, the love of music, and a world that’s gone silent at this two day event!
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with great films that highlight disability culture and inclusion. From documentaries to feature films, this curated list uses the craft of storytelling to bring people with disabilities to the forefront. For two Saturdays in July, the Center for Accessibility will immerse you in films that explore topics like coming of age, the love of music, and a world that’s gone silent.
*All movies will be shown with open captioning.
Show Time: 10:30am
A heavy metal drummer's life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing and he must confront a future filled with silence. *This film will also be shown with open audio description.
Running time: 2h
Rating: R
Content Warning: Language, Brief Nudity, Discussion of Suicide, Discussion of previous drug use
Show Time: 1:00pm
Three young men with disabilities hit the road with a jaded nurse driver to a brothel in Montreal catering to people with special needs.
Running time: 1h 47mins
Rating: Not Rated
Content Warning: Language, Discussion of Sex, Death
Show Time: 3:15pm
A family struggles for survival in a world where most humans have been killed by blind but noise-sensitive creatures. They are forced to communicate in sign language to keep the creatures at bay.
*This film will also be shown with open audio description.
Running time: 1h 30mins
Rating: PG-13
Content Warning: Graphic Violence, Death
*All movies will be shown with open captioning.
To request other reasonable accommodation for this program, please contact DCPLaccess@dc.gov or call 202-727-2142.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Film | Disability Pride Month | Center for Accessibility |