“Forgotten Hollywood”- Mark Ruffalo Visits ReelAbilities…
Manny P. here…
*** 2016 REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL UPDATE ***
RED CARPET OPENING NIGHT
Three time Oscar-nominated actor and humanitarian Mark Ruffalo (below) offered the Opening Remarks of this prestigious week-long film festival. Ruffalo recently appeared in Spotlight (named 2015 Best Picture by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) and Foxcatcher. Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet stopped by on Saturday!
FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD: Author Presentation + Book Signing
An oral presentation by Manny Pacheco (right), the author of the Forgotten Hollywood book series, including details about Lionel Barrymore — a pioneer disability advocate in cinema and society. Using a wheelchair due to advanced degenerative arthritis, Barrymore continued his work in Hollywood, affecting the portrayal of people with disability on screen, ultimately influencing Hellen Keller and President Franklin D. Roosevelt in their efforts to positively change societal stigmas. And, a documentary that will share this remarkable story is currently in production.
LIONEL BARRYMORE PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT HELEN KELLER
| Venue | Location | Date | Time | Tickets |
| Baychester Library | Bronx | 03/14/2016 | 10:30 AM | Free to public |
| Jerome Park Library | Bronx | 03/15/2016 | 11:00 AM | Free to public |
| Mid-Manhattan Library | Manhattan | 03/16/2016 | 6:30 PM | Free to public |
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Festival – March 10th-16th at over 40 venues throughout New York. For more info:
http://newyork.reelabilities.org/films-and-events/#toggle-id-13
THE LARGEST DISABILITY FILM FESTIVAL IN THE COUNTRY
Until next time> “never forget”
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