RANJ MISSIONReelAbilities: NJ Disabilities Film Festival presents award-winning films by and about people with disabilities, followed by inspiring discussions with filmmakers and experts, at locations throughout New Jersey. ReelAbilities promotes awareness of and appreciation for the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities.

JCC MetroWest is a beneficiary agency of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ.

ReelAbilities.org/NewJerseyFacebook.com/ReelAbilitiesNJ

NOVEMBER 13–20

ACCESSIBILITYReelAbilities strives to include all people. Individuals needing accomodations to participate should contact the screening venue directly by November 3 (Assistive Listening, Audio Description, ASL Interpretation, CART and Braille materials are often available upon request).

All films are open-captioned or fully-subtitled and all venues are wheelchair and walker accessible.

ADMISSIONAdmission is either free or $5 suggested donation, except for Opening and Closing Night Screenings/Parties, and varies by location. Please visit NewJersey.ReelAbilities.org to get tickets or to find out more.

STAY CONNECTED“Like” us at Facebook.com/ReelAbilitiesNJ for news and special offers.Visit NewJersey.ReelAbilities.org to join our email list and to get more info.Call our message-only festival hotline (973-530-3417) with questions or concerns.

IN VENUES THROUGHOUT NJBERGEN | ESSEX | HUDSON

MIDDLESEX | OCEAN SOMERSET | UNION

REEL ENCOUNTERS (SHORT FILMS)SPECIAL EVENTS

10:4 Ten to FourGuy NatanelUK, 2010, 5 mins.

46/47 (:08)Nadine Heinze, Marc DietschreitGermany, 2012, 8 mins.

A Life With AspergersJaime EkkensUSA, 2014, 4 mins.

AglaéeRudi RosenbergFrance, 2010, 20 mins.

All DayNadia NadarajahUK, 2010, 10 mins.

Autism in LoveMichelle FriedlineUSA, 2011, 9 mins.

The CommuteJake Alexander-McAfeeUSA, 2014, 4 mins.

Hunger HouseJustin EdgarUK, 2008, 10 mins.

Jazz HandMichelle VargasUSA, 2009, 3 mins.

Just As I RememberAndrew MoirCanada, 2012, 17 mins.

Keep The ChangeRachel IsraelUSA, 2013, 16 mins.

Motherly (Maadaraaneh)David Nikkhah AzadIran, 2013, 13 mins.

Stubborn and SpiteLou BirksUK, 2007, 3 mins.

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REELABILITIES: NJ - OPENING NIGHTThursday, November 13, 7:00pm JCC MetroWest, West OrangeLITTLE WORLD, preceded by THE COMMUTE$12 includes Opening Night Party!

GLOBAL DAY OF JEWISH LEARNINGSunday, November 16 JCC MetroWest, West Orange11:00am - Brunch and Kid’s Activity12:15pm - FINDING NEMO5:00pm - FIXED: THE SCIENCE/FICTION OF HUMAN ENHANCEMENT... followed by discussion on Jewish bioethicsOther activities and lectures throughout the day

REELABILITIES: NJ - CLOSING NIGHTThursday, November 20, 7:00pm Kean University, UnionMUSICAL CHAIRS, preceded by THE COMMUTE$12 includes Closing Night Dance Party!

CHAIRS OF INCLUSIONGaelen Gallery East, JCC MetroWest, West OrangeNovember 9 –December 31Chairs of Inclusion—WAE CenterOpens Sunday, November 9 2:00–5:00pm

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This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

7:00PM ($12)

Opening Night!Little World (MÓn Petit)

Followed by Opening Night Party!JCCMW

10:00AMDo you believe in Love?JCCMW

12:15PMFinding NemoJCCMW

2:00PMIt’s All About FriendsKU

3:00PMPraying With LiorKU

3:00PMBipolarizedKO

2:00PMAKA Doc PomusKJCC

5:30PMReel EncountersNJTIP-RG

7:00PMIt’s All About FriendsKJCC

7:00PMSpecial PeopleKU

7:00PMMe Too (Yo, También)KU

7:00PMA Whole Lott MoreTCIFSP, ECC

7:00PMStand Clear of the Closing DoorKJCC

7:00PMReel Encounters;Do you believe in Love?KJCC

7:00PMMary and MaxKJCC

8:15PMMary and MaxMSU

8:15PMLost and SoundMSU

7:00PM ($12)Musical Chairs

Followed by Closing Night Dance Party!KU

7:00PMOcean Heaven (Hai Yang Tian Tang)KU

5:00PMFixed: The Science/Fiction of Human EnhancementJCCMW

7:00PMPraying With LiorKJCC

7:00PMTouch of the Light (Ni Guang Fei Xiang)KU

4:00PMReel EncountersKU

2:00PMMary and MaxKU

4:00PMShooting BeautyKU

7:00PMLost and SoundJCCMW

7:00PMThe Last American Freak ShowKU

5:30PMGetting Up: The TEMPT ONE StoryMMC

7:00PMFixed: The Science/Fiction of Human EnhancementKU

THURSDAY11/13

FRIDAY11/14

SATURDAY11/15

SUNDAY11/16

MONDAY11/17

TUESDAY11/18

WEDNESDAY11/19

THURSDAY11/20

Reel Encounters is a collection of various short international films.This calendar shows only the feature-length titles, though many are preceded by one or more short films. All film screenings are followed by a discussion or other related program.

LOCATION KEYJCCMW JCC Metrowest, West OrangeKJCC Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, TenaflyKU Kean University, UnionKO Kean Ocean, Toms RiverMMC Matheny Medical Center, PeapackMSU Montclair State University, MontclairNJTIP-RG NJTIP@Rutgers/Goodwill, New BrunswickTCIFSP, ECC Eisenhower Conference Center, Livingston

Schedule is subject to change without notice.

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Do you believe in Love?Dani WassermanIsrael, 2013, 50 mins.

Paralyzed from the neck down, Tova has made over 500 matches.

Getting Up: The TEMPT ONE StoryCasky EbelingUSA, 2012, 73 mins.

The famed graffiti artist, now with ALS, reclaims his creativity.

Musical ChairsSusan SeidelmanUSA, 2012, 100 mins.

Romance develops as two New Yorkers become dance partners.

Special PeopleJustin EdgarUK, 2007, 80 mins.

Teens who use wheelchairs educate their film teacher.

Mary and MaxAdam ElliotAustralia, 2009, 80 mins.

A lonely girl and a man with Asperger’s are longtime pen-pals.

Stand Clear of the Closing DoorSam FleischnerUSA, 2013, 102 mins.

An autistic youth escapes into the subways after a tough school day.

Lost and SoundLindsey DrydenUK, 2012, 78 mins.

Three artists rediscover music after losing their hearing.

A Whole Lott MoreVictor BuhlerUSA, 2014, 83 mins.

How we can create better jobs for people with disabilities.

Touch of the Light (Ni Guang Fei Xiang)Jung-chi ChangTaiwan, 2012, 110 mins.

A blind piano prodigy from rural Taiwan moves to the big city.

It’s All About FriendsLena KoppelSweden, 2013, 91 mins.

A filmmaker’s next film is about people with disabilities.

Finding NemoAndrew Stanton, Lee UnkrichUSA, 2003, 100 mins.

A young clown fish with a “little fin” saves his sea creature friends.

Me Too (Yo, También)Antonio Naharro, Álvaro PastorSpain, 2009, 103 mins.

A college grad with Down Syndrome falls in love.

Shooting BeautyGeorge KachadorianUSA, 2009, 62 mins.

A fashion photographer discovers beauty in people with disabilities.

Fixed: The Science/Fiction of Human EnhancementRegan BrashearUSA, 2013, 100 mins.

A look at the technology that may make us “better than human.”

The Last American Freak ShowRichard ButchinsUK, 2008, 85 mins.

Performers with disabilities challenge preconceptions.

Ocean Heaven (Hai Yang Tian Tang)Xiao Lu XueChina, 2011, 96 mins.

Jet Li stars as a terminally-ill father caring for his autistic son.

Praying With LiorIlana TrachtmanUSA, 2008, 97 mins.

Lior, who has Down Syndrome, approaches Jewish adulthood.

BipolarizedIlana TrachtmanUSA, 2014, 76 mins.

Join Ross McKenzie on a journey to re-examine his mental illness.

AKA Doc PomusWill Hechter, Peter MillerCanada/USA, 2012, 98 mins.

The previously untold story of one of America’s greatest songwriters.

Little World (MÓn Petit)Marcel BarrenaSpain, 2012, 83 mins.

World traveler Albert won’t let his wheelchair curb his adventures.

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