Presented as part of ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York
BREATHE
Dir. Zac Norrington (Documentary, English, US, 2022, 16 min)
In 1983, Julie Ridge became the first person to swim two consecutive laps around Manhattan Island, earning her a guest appearance on The David Letterman Show. Now, living in Manhattan and working as a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience, she dives into her memories of struggling with bipolar disorder, marathon swimming, and how the water has aided her journey.
COMING OUT AUTISTIC
Dir. Steven Fraser (Documentary, English, UK, 2022, 4 min)
U.S. Premiere
Queer coming out stories are well documented, while telling friends, family, co-workers, and strangers that you are autistic is shown less often. But what is the experience of telling the world that you are autistic when you also identify as LGBTQ+?
NEURODIVERGENT
Dir. Afton Quast Saler (Documentary, English, US, 2021, 25 min)
New York Premiere
In this profoundly personal mixed media experience inside the ADHD mind, the filmmaker takes us on a journey as she discovers her ADHD diagnosis during the height of the pandemic. When she turns the camera on herself and her family to process what this diagnosis means, she also discovers why so many women with ADHD are undiagnosed, and the dire consequences it has on their lives.
BENDIX: SITE UNSEEN
Dir. Anthony Scalia (Documentary, English, US, 2021, 26 min)
Surrounded by highway traffic sits the unassuming Bendix Diner, owned and operated by John Diakakis. As the blind, single father of three young children who also work at the diner, John attempts to provide a better life for his family.
ReelAbilities strives to include all people. All films are presented with open captions and all venues are accessible to mobility devices. Upon request, the following are available:
- ASL interpretation
- CART
- Audio description
- Hearing assist
- Information in braille
For specific accommodations, please contact accessibility@dctvny.org by April 20
For full festival information, visit ReelAbilities.org/newyork