Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival

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Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival
Year 2011
Run Time 180min
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Cinema Touching Disability showcases films about, and often starring, people with disabilities.

Two of the feature films, "Monica and David", and "Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye" have been selected to highlight the 2011 festival.

"Monica and David" is a documentary about the marriage of two adults with Down syndrome. Monica and David are in the first generation of people with Down syndrome who ever gained an opportunity to become married. Their heartwarming story shows that they never should have been denied a chance to get married simply because each of them as Down Syndrome.

"Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye" is about a deaf F.B.I. agent. Sue Thomas is a successful hard working agent whose disability does not lower her ability to fight crime.  

Saturday Night:
Pen 2 paper Writing Competition winners announced with live readings
Short Film Competition for Emerging Filmmakers and College Students
Monica and David
Interview with Director of Monica and David

Sunday Night:
Short Film Competition for Secondary Level Students
Sue Thomas F.B.Eye
Conversation With Creator of Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye via Skype
 

Select show time to purchase Food and Beverage Voucher. Purchase of a $10 Food and Beverage Voucher allows priority seating up to 15 minutes before show time, but does not guarantee a seat after show starts. 

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