REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL: PITTSBURGH

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Celebrating Our Shared Human Experience

ReelAbilities Pittsburgh showcases films that explore the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people living with disabilities. Experience a week of thought-provoking cinema along with after-parties, special guests, and an artist market. The 13th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh will take place in person September 4-6 at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse and virtually September 5-11 in PA, WV, & OH. Tickets available now!

SCHEDULE

Color Book

7:00 PM   |   Thu, Sep 4Pittsburgh Playhouse

Lucky and his 11-year-old son Mason, who has Down syndrome, navigate an eventful trip across Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. As transit mishaps and unexpected delays disrupt their plans, father and son discover new ways to...

Shorts Block 1

7:00 PM   |   Fri, Sep 5Pittsburgh Playhouse

This 93-minute program of six short films explores a range of experiences with disability told by filmmakers with diverse perspectives. Prepare to be moved by this mix of drama and documentary films featuring stories of resilience, creativity, vulnerability, and hope. Featuring: Stills...

Deaf

7:00 PM   |   Sat, Sep 6Pittsburgh Playhouse

Director Eva Libertad delivers an award-winning debut feature with the adaptation of her Goya-nominated short film of the same name. Angela is a deaf woman excitedly expecting her first child with her hearing partner, Hector. But when doubt arrives along...

Festival Passes

Individual Ticket

$18

• General Admission $18 • Age 25 and under $10 • Student $5

All Festival Combo Pass

$125

This pass grants you access to all of ReelAbilities films—both in person + virtual! (Plus all 3 after-parties!)

Virtual Pass

$85

Includes streaming access to Color Book, Blind AF, The Trouble with Mr. Doodle, An Unquiet Mind, and Shorts Blocks 1 & 2 from Friday, September 5 through Thursday, August 11 in PA, OH, and WV

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Festival Dates: September 4-11, 2025


Location: Pittsburgh Playhouse + Virtual