REEL ABILITIES PALM BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
The largest national film festival celebrating the lives, stories and art of people with disabilities
THE IMPORTANCE OF TYING YOUR OWN SHOES
Director: Lena Koppel, Narrative, 100 minutes, Sweden; Swedish with subtitles.
When Alex finally gets a job as the leader of a group home for people with disabilities his outlook on life begins to change. Following a disasterous start, Alex starts to tune in to the warm and charming individuals in the group. Beyond their handicaps they are full of dreams, spirit and unexpected talent. A new plan is hatched, instead of endless shoe-tieing lessons the group wants to sing in the nationally televised Talent Hunt .This is a deeply moving comedy with plenty of heart and soul.
Tickets available at reelabilities.org, pbjff.org and 1-877-318-0071
Adults/$10.00; Film Society, Cinema Silver Cirlce and Partners, complimentary
ReelAbilities strives for inclusion of all people.
Individuals needing accommodations to participate, should contact Reel Abilities Palm Beach at 561-736-7527 at least no later than two weeks before the film.
ASL interpretation, CART, and Audio Description are available upon advance request.
All films are captioned or subtitled and all venues are wheelchair accessible.
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