Intelligent Lives Film Screenings Announced for NDEAM
Join Walton Options as we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by hosting three (3) screenings of “Intelligent Lives” on Tuesday October 23 at the Augusta Museum of History Theater. This new documentary by disability rights filmmaker Dan Habib and narrated/produced by Academy Award winner Chris Copper is shattering stereo types about what it means to be “intelligent” and opening doors to more inclusive education & employment.
- Screening 1 – 12:30 PM, Audio Descriptive Film (doors at 12:00 PM)
- Screening 2 – 2:30 PM, Film with ASL Interpreter & Closed Captions, (doors at 2:00 PM)
- Screening 3 – 6:30 PM, Film with Closed Captions, (doors at 6:00 PM)
Ready to join us for a screening?
- Ticket reservations are Free and required to guarantee your seat for your selected screening. Due to the capacity of the Theater, seating is limited for all three screenings.
- To reserve your place, visit Eventbrite online or email Ann at acampbell@waltonoptions.org.
Accommodations for screenings:
- All screenings will be presented with Closed Captions.
- An Audio Descriptive version of the film will be shown during Screening 1 at 12:30 PM.
- An ASL interpreter will be available before and after Screening 2 at 2:30 PM.
- Alternative showings for specific accommodations can be made available upon request.
- Request for a wheelchair/scooter seating space can be made for the showing of your choice when completing the Eventbrite reservation online or by contacting Ann at acampbell@waltonoptions.org
INTELLIGENT LIVES- SYNOPSIS
From award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib comes INTELLIGENT LIVES, a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America.
INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities—Micah, Naieer, and Naomie—who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce. Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional personal story of his son Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the U.S.
INTELLIGENT LIVES 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.
For more information about Intelligent Lives, visit the website.
Frequently Asked Questions for
“Intelligent Lives” Film Screening
Questions:
- How much does a ticket cost?
- The event is Free and open to the public. We request you register for capacity and accommodation purposes.
- Why do I have to register?
- Seating is limited in the theater. Registration allows us to safely and effectively accommodate guests for each screening.
- Can I show up on the day without registering?
- While this is an open to the public event, registration is required. If there are seats still available on the day based on registration, walk-up guests will be allowed to attend the screening. All updateds regarding capacity will be noted on Walton Options’ social media.
- If you are able to attend as a walk-up guest, accommodations cannot be guaranteed due to lack of prior notice.
- If a screening is listed as full on the day, walk-up guests will not be allowed to attend the full screening.
- I have a wheelchair/scooter. Will I still be able to view the screenings?
- We ask that you make note of this accommodation on your ticket reservation form online and a space for your wheelchair/scooter will be allocated.
- There are limited numbers of spaces for wheelchair/scooters and there is a chance your requested screening time may need to be changed due to space. You will be notified directly following your reservation if any changes need to occur.
- Does the movie have closed captioning?
- All three screenings will feature closed captions.
- Will there be an Audio Descriptive version of the film available for those with visual disabilities?
- The first showing at 12:30 pm will feature Audio Descriptions in addition to closed captioning.
- Can I bring a group to the screening?
- Yes! We would love to have groups attend the screening. You will need to register each person in your group online to assist with the guest count for the event. If you do not have the names of each person in your group, please use the main point of contact’s name for each ticket. Please be sure to note any accommodations on the individual ticket reservations.
- Alternatively, you can contact Ann Campbell-Kelly to organize a group registration.
- Will there be any refreshments during the screening?
- Unfortunately, due to Museum policy, Food and Drink are NOT permitted in the Theater during the screening.
- Will there be other things going on before or after the screening.
- We will information tables for Walton Options and a few of our partners set up for you to chat with before and after the screening.
- What time do the doors open?
- Screening 1 – doors at 12:00 PM
- Screening 2 – doors at 2:00 PM
- Screening 3 – doors at 6:00 PM