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Facing the Falls

Directed by Celia Aniskovich

33 Min | English | United States | | Documentary
Short
Producer: Liz Yale Marsh | City Premiere
Action, Adventure, Advocacy, Disability Rights, Hiking and climbing, Inclusion, Nature, Women

Check out Facing the Falls website for more details.

https://facingthefalls.com

The film tells the story of international disability rights advocate, Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan. Deep in the throes of an aggressive, fatal muscle-wasting disease and no longer able to walk unassisted, Cara ventures out on a daring, 12-day expedition through the Grand Canyon.

Cara’s journey to live an extraordinary life and shatter stigma against people living with disabilities unexpectedly becomes a deep dive into fear, trust and vulnerability. As the entire expedition team grapples with unanticipated dangers in a truly remote wilderness, they also come face to face with their individual demons, insecurities, and internal conflicts.

 

Past Screenings

Wheelchair Seating
Sign Language Interpretation
Access for service animals
Access for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Open Captioning (OC)
Fully accessible to people using mobility devices

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