Join us for an evening of film and conversation. The Akron-Summit County Public Library and Reelabilities Film Festival: Cleveland & Akron will be hosting a film called “Being Michelle” which will be followed by a community talk out touching accessibility, inclusion, and the criminal justice system.

6pm Doors open
6:10pm Opening remarks and film
Followed by Q&A

Click here for more details on ASCPL’s Website

Film Summary: The astonishing story of a woman who survived incarceration in a system that refused to accommodate her needs as a deaf person with autism. Michelle’s trajectory changed when she met Kim Law, a blind life coach who teaches in the prison. A story of redemption, this award-winning film is about the bonds between two women committed to thriving in a broken system and forging a path to healing.

Take a moment to read about the Court Connect Program.

Parking: Free parking is available in the High and Market Street deck on weekends and parking is free Monday-Friday after 6pm with a voucher from the Library.  Front door drop off is available on South High Street for Akron ReelAbilities Film events at the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Akron Art Museum.

Accommodations: If accommodations are required to participate in the evening, please contact RFF: Cleveland & Akron at:

Email: [email protected]

Text/Voice: 330.990.3046