Aphasia tells the true story of actor Carl McIntyre about the effects of a massive stroke he suffered at the age of 44 - he lost his ability to read, write and speak. Starring as himself, McIntyre portrays his life story with an incredibly nuanced performance. Through humor and pathos Aphasia speaks to anyone who has struggled to meet life’s challenges. Click for Tickets

The amazing story of three young Mozambicans with physical disabilities, who work to help others in their community. Their daily lives reveal how they see themselves, raising questions of self-acceptance and how to find one’s place in society. Click for Tickets

This film focuses on the vibrant lives of five women with disabilities on their journey to the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant, where the concept of beauty is defined through the lens of advocacy & perseverance. Click for Tickets

Evan, a young man with Down Syndrome, lives with his mother in a working-class town hit hard by the recent economic recession. When he unexpectedly comes into a large amount of money, Evan uses it to pursue Candy, the girl he has loved since high school. Click for Tickets

A coming-of-age drama about a family that struggles to keep up appearances while hiding their sins from one another. When the eldest son, who has autism, returns from an institution, the pressure builds and secrets begin to emerge. Click for Tickets

A cinematic road trip follows a deaf couple and their young nephew on their way to Tehran. Before they get there, the couple must break the bad news to the boy that his parents were killed in an accident, but the journey proves to be more complex than they even expected.  Click for Tickets

co-presented by the Global Film Initiative and is part of the Global Lens 2012 film series. For more information, visit www.globalfilm.org.

A romantic tale about two New Yorkers, Armando from the Bronx and Mia from the East Side, and their love of ballroom dancing. Mia is a vivacious professional dancer but a tragic accident forever changes her life. True to his heart, Armando dedicates himself, along with a group of colorful misfits, to help Mia deal with her challenges and dance once more. Click for Tickets

Jet Li, in his first dramatic role, stars in this moving story of a father’s tireless love for his autistic son and his attempt to teach his son the life skills necessary to survive on his own. A poignant tribute to parents’ infinite love for their children. Click for Tickets

Based on real-life events, the amazing and musical story of Anna Lappalainen who spent 50 years as a patient at a psychiatric hospital, where her lovable personality healed and brought joy to those around her and where she claimed to be a princess. Click for Tickets

A selection of award-winning films from around the globe. Click for Tickets

I Don’t Want to Go Back Alone
Daniel Ribeiro, Brazil, 2010, 17 min, Narrative
A 15 year-old blind teenager and his best friend face issues of jealousy and other new feelings when they befriend a new kid in their class.

Aglaee
Rudi Rosenberg, France, 2010, 20 min, Narrative
When Benoit loses a schoolyard bet he must invite Aglaee, a girl with CP, to go out with him.

10:4 (Ten to Four)
Guy Natanel, UK, 2010, 5 min, Documentary
Blindness portrayed through the textures, colors, and sounds. Can the sighted fully comprehend what it means to be blind?

Sound Shadows
Julie Engaas, Norway, 2008, 7min, Documentary
Enter a world where sound gives shape to space.

Anything You Can Do
Emma Buckley, Australia, 2009, 7 min, Narrative
Two boys face off. But when the stakes are at their highest will victory be sweet?

A gripping story of friendship and a love triangle between frustrated Ben, who is in a wheelchair, his playful caretaker, Christian, and Annika, the dreamer, musician and object of both men’s desire. When the relationships heat up, Annika cannot decide between the two men. Together they create an adventure filled with imagination and desire. But what starts out as a game becomes serious when Ben faces his biggest fear. Click for Tickets

Yannick is a young runner who has gone blind. He partners with Leila, a recently released convict and they begin to run together. Yannick and Leila meet on the racetrack, become running mates and eventually they fall in love. As they begin to spend more time together, both on and off the track, a relationship blossoms but is met with adversity and distrust by their families. The film’s cast includes actors who are blind athletes. Click for Tickets