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A Critter Fable

A Critter Fable

A caterpillar who can’t become a butterfly discovers he can still add color to the world in his own special ways. Featuring music and artwork by Amazing Grace star Grace Fisher, with critters created by children with disabilities in Santa Barbara. Supported by AMC Network.
Andy & Kaliope

Andy & Kaliope

When Andy, a young boy with cerebral palsy, must move to yet another foster home, his caseworker helps him connect to his inner superhero.
Breathe

Breathe

In 1983, Julie Ridge became the first person to swim two consecutive laps around Manhattan Island, earning her a guest appearance on The David Letterman Show. Now, living in Manhattan and working as a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience, she dives into her memories of struggling with bipolar disorder, marathon swimming,...
Charlie and the Hunt

Charlie and the Hunt

The fantastical journey of Charlie Miles, a girl with a taste for adventure. As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), she uses ASL while communicating with her deaf mother and sometimes with her mischievous dog. On a search to find her mother’s missing bracelet, Charlie must face her fears while recovering the sentimental family treasure.

Do This For Me

Maintaining friendships in your twenties is tricky. Juggling careers, romance, and the dread of turning 30. Meet Lex, Gracie, Beca, Kat, and Joy. We all know them, as we all are them. Reuniting tonight to pay tribute to a friend, tensions quickly rise as tipsy turns to drunk and grief takes hold of those left...
Jasmine Is a Star

Jasmine Is a Star

Jasmine, a 16-year-old with albinism, is determined to become a professional model in her hometown of Minneapolis. As she confronts societal norms and beauty standards, she explores what independence, and more importantly, self-acceptance, looks like.  
Just in Case

Just in Case

An exploration of what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder, through the lens of a concerned father and his scared daughter.
Limbo

Limbo

On the verge of losing the last thread of sight he has left, Adam tries to process his loss. 

Long Dark Road

When lost on a rural backroad, a recovering addict must come to terms with himself in order to find his way back to reality.
Remedial

Remedial

As Will struggles to cope with the tragic loss of his father, he and his mother resolve to build a new life by relocating to Houston, Texas. At his new school, Will’s social and learning difficulties lead to a false diagnosis of his condition. Inspired by real events, this film observes one of the loneliest...
The Hero

The Hero

Cody, a high school student with Down syndrome and an aspiring comic book artist, escapes from his school bully into his imaginary world of superheroes and villains, until the superhero of his comic helps Cody find his own courage.
The Tuba Thieves

The Tuba Thieves

Inspired by a series of mysterious tuba thefts across Los Angeles high schools, O’Daniel’s visually stunning and sonically surprising film The Tuba Thieves mixes documentary, narrative, and essay filmmaking. Rather than exploring the mystery, the film, according to O’Daniel, is “about listening, but it is not tethered to the ear. It is a film about...

Events

Jasmine is a Star at Berwick Alternative Elementary School

Jasmine is a Star at Berwick Alternative Elementary School

Saturday May 18 | 8:00 PM | Berwick Alternative Elementary School
Telephone at Ohio State Dance

Telephone at Ohio State Dance

Friday Apr 26 | 1:00 PM | Ohio State Dance
The Tuba Thieves

The Tuba Thieves

Tuesday Oct 10 | 7:00 PM | Wexner Center for the Arts
charlie and the hunt

charlie and the hunt

Wednesday Sep 6 | 3:00 PM | Columbus State Library
Andy and Kalipe

Andy and Kalipe

Wednesday Sep 6 | 3:00 PM | Columbus State Library
The Hero

The Hero

Wednesday Sep 6 | 3:00 PM | Columbus State Library

Guests

Talkback with filmmakers Heather Shaw and Dark Room Ballet Founder Krishna Washburn

After the film, join us for a talkback with the co-directors, choreographer/filmmaker Heather Shaw and Dark Room Ballet Founder Krishna Washburn, who will both join the event virtually.
Portrait of Rebecca Gonzalez-Bartoli. The background is grey. Rebecca has long dark hair and is wearing glasses, earrings, a heart shaped necklace, a pink turtleneck with a golden sweater and black pants with a silver belt.

Rebecca Gonzalez-Bartoli

Black and white image of filmmaker Aaron Connor with camera on shoulder. He's wearing a zipped pullover and glasses.

Aaron Conner

An image of Allison O'Daniel, a white woman with long, curly brown hair and black, round glasses. She wears a black shirt and an elaborate silver necklace. Behind her is some green foliage and tree trunks.

Allison O’Daniel

Director and Writer, Allison O’Daniel will join the film audience for an interactive talkback following the screening.  
Artist Bryan Moss sits on a brown stool. He has brown skin and is wearing a black suit with a red scarf. His hand rests on some artwork.

Artist Bryan Moss