Thu · Oct 8 · 2:30pm
ReelAbilities Film Festival at Kean in Union, NJ
North Avenue Academic Building (NAAB) Auditorium · 1000 Morris Ave (at the corner of North Ave), Union, NJ 07083
A love story about autism and friendship. A documentary about disabled victims of the Nazi era. A road trip before spinal surgery. Over three days, the ReelAbilities Film Festival brings stories like these to Kean University, and then invites the audience to talk about them.
Kean Stage presents ReelAbilities from Thursday, October 8, through Saturday, October 10, at the North Avenue Academic Building (NAAB) Auditorium on Kean's Union campus. ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to disability stories and talent. Each of the six screenings ends with a discussion led by disabled actors, advocates, and community members. Union County Life readers can attend in person or stream select programs from home.
Highlights include "Lone Wolves," a romantic comedy drama about autism, friendship, and fertility, on opening night, Thursday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m. "Disposable Humanity," a documentary about disabled victims of the Nazi Aktion T4 program, screens that afternoon at 2:15 p.m. "Heavy Healing" explores music and mental health. The festival closes Saturday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. with "Espina," about a Venezuelan man who uses a wheelchair and sets out on a journey before spinal surgery. Short film programs run Thursday at 10 a.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.
All films have open captions, and audio described films are available on request. Live discussions include captioning, and the auditorium is wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $7 per screening and $5 for groups and students with a valid ID. Tickets, film descriptions, and the full schedule are at keanstage.com/reelabilitiesnj.
For three days, neighbors can see disability through the eyes of the people who live it. Find more Union events, arts coverage, and community news on Union County Life.
Photo Credit: ReelAbilities Film Festival | Kean Stage
FAQ:
Q: How much are tickets for the ReelAbilities Film Festival at Kean?
A: Tickets are $7 per screening, or $5 for groups and students with a valid ID. Buy them at keanstage.com/reelabilitiesnj.
Q: Where is the ReelAbilities Film Festival held?
A: The festival is at the North Avenue Academic Building (NAAB) Auditorium on Kean University's campus in Union. Select programs can also be streamed from home.
Q: Is the ReelAbilities Film Festival accessible?
A: Yes. All films have open captions, audio described films are available on request, live discussions are captioned, and the NAAB Auditorium is wheelchair accessible.
Q: Who is the festival for, and do I need to register?
A: ReelAbilities is open to the whole community. Buy tickets for each screening you want to attend at keanstage.com/reelabilitiesnj.
Q: Where can I find more film and arts events in Union?
A: Union County Life covers Union events, arts, and community news, including Kean Stage programs. Visit unioncountylife.com for more.
