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REEL ABILITIES - GIRLFRIEND & MUSICAL CHAIRS
REEL ABILITIES NY DISABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL
Sunday, February 12 GIRLFRIEND In Person: Writer/Director Justin Lerner & Star Evan Sneider $9 Members / $13 Public Film at 1pm Reception at 3:15pm
Evan (Evan Sneider) is a young man with Down Syndrome who lives with his mother in a working-class town. When he unexpectedly comes into a large amount of money, Evan uses it to romantically pursue Candy, whom he has loved since high school. Candy, now a barely-employed single mom, is facing financial debt, eviction, and Russ, her abusive ex-boyfriend. Candy hesitantly accepts his gifts, and enters a complicated emotional entanglement. When Russ catches on to Candy and Evan's relationship, they become intertwined in a complex triangle of secrets, jealousy and revenge. Despite everything, Evan struggles to remain a resilient, pure embodiment of human compassion. (USA, 2011, 94 min., color)
MUSICAL CHAIRS Reception at 3:15pm Film at 4:15pm
This sexy, pulse-pounding romance set in the scintillating, competitive world of ballroom dancing follows the beautiful and vivacious Upper East Side Mia (Leah Pipes) who has a promising career as a dancer and Bronx-born Armando (EJ Bonilla) who sweeps floors at the dance studio in exchange for lessons. He dreams of a time when he will dance with Mia, but both their dreams are shattered when a tragic accident confines Mia to a wheelchair, never to dance again. Armando dedicates himself to helping Mia overcome her painful challenges and "dance" once more. Filmmaker Susan Seidelman (Desperately Seeking Susan, The Boynton Beach Club) conjures a story of impossible dreams made true through the strength of the human spirit and the power of compassion and love. (USA, 2011, 100 min., color)
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LocationCinema Arts Centre
423 Park Avenue
Huntington, NY 11743
United States
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Kid Friendly: Yes! |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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