MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ALONE ANYMORE

In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer. As a child, filmmaker Shoshannah Stern was inspired to believe that a Deaf woman like herself could pursue a career as an actor after seeing Matlin win her Oscar, making this directorial debut an intimate and honest full-circle moment.

APRIL 16 / 8:00PM / HANESBRANDS THEATRE (W-S)
APRIL 18 / 8:00PM / RED CINEMAS (GSO)

Accessibility Notice: The film will have subtitling when ASL is being used.

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SILENT NOTES

When Bruce is faced with sudden hearing loss, he embarks on a dangerous journey to raise the money to fix it.

This film will be preceded by
SALVE, ANIMA

A Deaf ballerina with the illusion of dancing like she once did experiences her world morphing into a fantasy after discovering the possibility of bringing the music back into her life.

APRIL 17 / 8:00PM / MARKETPLACE CINEMAS (W-S)

Learn more on their website here.

MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ALONE ANYMORE

In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer. As a child, filmmaker Shoshannah Stern was inspired to believe that a Deaf woman like herself could pursue a career as an actor after seeing Matlin win her Oscar, making this directorial debut an intimate and honest full-circle moment.

APRIL 16 / 8:00PM / HANESBRANDS THEATRE (W-S)
APRIL 18 / 8:00PM / RED CINEMAS (GSO)

Accessibility Notice: The film will have subtitling when ASL is being used.

Learn more on their website here.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE SHORTS PROGRAM

AFTER THE BOMB

In an era where the violence of war often leaves victims forgotten, a woman whose life was devastated by a bomb in Northern Ireland joins with fellow victims and survivors to fight for restitution and acknowledgment from an unresponsive government. Amidst her fight, she finds new healing in a friendship based on shared need, where one walks and the other sees.

AS WE ARE

As We Are sheds light on several neurodiverse adults grappling with challenges while pursuing their goals to live independently.

AT SEE

A group of blind travelers navigate a commercial cruise ship with their guide dogs.

SAVING SUPERMAN

When a local man with autism, known as the town hero, faces eviction, the community comes together when he needs saving.

SIGNS FROM THE MAINLAND

Starting as far back as the early 1700s, genetic deafness took a foothold on Martha’s Vineyard. As many as one in four residents were deaf, and a majority of hearing residents were able to communicate in what is considered one of the precursors to modern American Sign Language. Signs from the Mainland explores the deeper meaning and lessons to be learned from this unique enclave where deaf and hearing individuals coexisted seamlessly.

SWIMMING WITH BUTTERFLIES

After missing bronze by 1/100th of a second at the 2016 Paralympic Games, Austin-based swimmer Lizzi Smith shares an intimate story of how changing her self-perception didn’t just bring her back to the pool— it’s bringing hope to the next generation.

Accessibility Notice: Certified American Sign Language interpreting services will be provided by Kat Oviatt.

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WE WANT THE FUNK!

We Want the Funk! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown’s dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the story also traces funk’s influences on both new wave and hip-hop.

APRIL 12 / 4:00PM / MARKETPLACE CINEMAS (W-S) – FREE
APRIL 14 / 5:30PM / RED CINEMAS (GSO) – FREE

Accessibility Notice: The film will have closed captions.

Learn more on their website here.

WE WANT THE FUNK!

We Want the Funk! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown’s dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the story also traces funk’s influences on both new wave and hip-hop.

APRIL 12 / 4:00PM / MARKETPLACE CINEMAS (W-S) – FREE
APRIL 14 / 5:30PM / RED CINEMAS (GSO) – FREE

Accessibility Notice: Certified American Sign Language interpreting services will be provided by Kat Oviatt. The film will have closed captions.

Learn more on their website here.