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Intelligent Lives

Directed by Dan Habib

70 Min | English | USA | | Documentary
Feature | Open Captions | Audio Description
Disability Rights

Three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate education and the workforce. The film challenges what it means to be intelligent, and points to a future in which people of all abilities can fully participate in higher education, meaningful employment, and intimate relationships.

Copresented by Matan

Director/Producer Dan Habib and his son Samuel Habib will discuss the film at the 10 am and 4:30 pm screenings on Sunday, April 7th.  The Habibs will be joined (via Skype) by Executive Producers Chris Cooper and Marianne Leone Cooper for the discussion following the 4:30 screening.

Past Screenings

Wheelchair Seating
Audio Description
Open Captioning (OC)
Wheelchair Seating
Audio Description
Access for service animals
Open Captioning (OC)
Intelligent Lives | Sunday Apr 7, 2019 | 12:00 PM | Cinema Arts Centre
Wheelchair Seating
Open Captioning (OC)
Intelligent Lives | Sunday Apr 7, 2019 | 10:00 AM | Commonpoint Queens
Wheelchair Seating
Open Captioning (OC)

Disabilities featured:

Multiple Disabilities

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