Final Week of the ReelAbilities Film Festival

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More films on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday!

Rachel Is - Cambridge Public Library
Tues. April 4 | 6:30pm

Rachel is mysterious, funny, difficult, and ready to move out of her mother’s house. Her mother, Jane, is just as ready, but Rachel has a developmental disability, and Jane is desperately seeking a solution as Rachel prepares to graduate high school.

Pre-screening reception: 6:00-6:30pm

Discussion to follow with Susan Senator, author of
Autism Adulthood: Strategies and Insights for a Fulfilling Life

*Free Parking Available*

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Gabe - Cotting School
Wed. April 5 | 7:00pm

Gabe Weil is a 27-year-old who was born with the most severe form of muscular dystrophy, but that does not stop him from living a full life. Gabe has been told he would be lucky to live past 25. The news that he was misdiagnosed, and might live well into his 50s, presents a surprising obstacle.

Pre-screening reception: 6:00-6:45pm

Discussion to follow with Director Luke Terrell

Free Registration Recommended

CLOSING NIGHT
Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing - Somerville Theatre
Thurs. April 6 | 7:00pm

Photo Credit: ALLANA TARANTO/ARS MAGNA STUDIO

Using never before seen footage, this gripping documentary focuses on the emotional and physical recovery of the individuals whose lives were forever changed by the Boston Marathon bombing. A newlywed couple, a mother and daughter, and two brothers strive to reclaim their lives and communities. An HBO film, produced in association with The Boston Globe.

Discussion to follow with film subject Patrick Downes
Moderated by Boston Globe reporter Eric Moskowitz

Co-presented with GlobeDocs and Spaulding Rehabilitation Network

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Thank you to all our ReelAbilities Film Festival Sponsors!

Upcoming Community Events:

Presenting Princess Shaw - Emerson College
Tues. April 4 | 7:00pm

Discussion with Director Ido Haar & Princess Shaw to follow

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Rock in the Red Zone - Merkaz IAC, NEWTON

Sat. April 8 | 8:00pm

Discussion with Director Laura Bialis to follow

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