ReelAbilities Film Festival screenings at OCAD University
OCAD University is pleased to be hosting two film screenings in the auditorium at 100 McCaul: The Rainbow Kid and Gabriel
Website
http://toronto.reelabilities.org/
LocationAuditorium 100 McCaul St.
Tues. May 17, 7 p.m.:
The Rainbow Kid by Kire Paputts is a gritty coming of age story set in rural Ontario that follows Eugene, a teenager with Down syndrome, on the journey of his life. Followed by a panel discussion with actors and filmmakers.
Runtime: 93 min.
Co-presenters: Down Syndrome Association of Toronto, OCAD University
Wed. May 18, 7 p.m.:
Gabriel by Lou Howe. Rory Culkin delivers an electrifying performance as Gabriel, a vulnerable and confused teenager longing for stability and happiness amidst an ongoing struggle with mental health and recovery.
Runtime: 87 min.
Co-presenters: Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival, OCAD University
Ticket price: $12. To ensure the festival is financially accessible, community tickets for students, seniors and those on fixed incomes are $8. Tickets can be purchased in person at the TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King. St. W), over the phone at 416-599-8433 and online.
The auditorium is wheelchair accessible, any person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will receive a free ticket for his or her support person. Service animals are welcome. All films have open captioning, panel will have ASL interpretation.
For additional information about accessibility please contact customerrelations@tiff.net.
Website
http://toronto.reelabilities.org/
LocationAuditorium 100 McCaul St.
Tues. May 17, 7 p.m.:
The Rainbow Kid by Kire Paputts is a gritty coming of age story set in rural Ontario that follows Eugene, a teenager with Down syndrome, on the journey of his life. Followed by a panel discussion with actors and filmmakers.
Runtime: 93 min.
Co-presenters: Down Syndrome Association of Toronto, OCAD University
Wed. May 18, 7 p.m.:
Gabriel by Lou Howe. Rory Culkin delivers an electrifying performance as Gabriel, a vulnerable and confused teenager longing for stability and happiness amidst an ongoing struggle with mental health and recovery.
Runtime: 87 min.
Co-presenters: Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival, OCAD University
Ticket price: $12. To ensure the festival is financially accessible, community tickets for students, seniors and those on fixed incomes are $8. Tickets can be purchased in person at the TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King. St. W), over the phone at 416-599-8433 and online.
The auditorium is wheelchair accessible, any person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will receive a free ticket for his or her support person. Service animals are welcome. All films have open captioning, panel will have ASL interpretation.
For additional information about accessibility please contact customerrelations@tiff.net.
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