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Films
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
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
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
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, 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
An exploration of what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder, through the lens of a concerned father and his scared daughter.
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
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
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
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
Saturday May 18 | 8:00 PM | Berwick Alternative Elementary School
Telephone at Ohio State Dance
Friday Apr 26 | 1:00 PM | Ohio State Dance
The Tuba Thieves
Tuesday Oct 10 | 7:00 PM | Wexner Center for the Arts
charlie and the hunt
Wednesday Sep 6 | 3:00 PM | Columbus State Library
Andy and Kalipe
Wednesday Sep 6 | 3:00 PM | Columbus State Library
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.
Rebecca Gonzalez-Bartoli
Aaron Conner
Allison O’Daniel
Director and Writer, Allison O’Daniel will join the film audience for an interactive talkback following the screening.
