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.
Showtimes
ReelAbilities Film Festival & Move for Life Mobility Fair | Thursday Nov 7 | 7:00 PM | Cuyahoga DD Big Creek Center