A short film’s brevity can be powerful, leaving room for the imagination to take flight. The Arc Pikes Peak Region, a local nonprofit whose vision is a community where all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are embraced and respected, invites the community to its 8th Annual “Achieve Your Vision” Colorado Film Festival on Friday, March 20, at Stargazers Theatre. Film festival attendees can celebrate the accomplishments of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at two free showtimes: 2 pm & 7 pm.
More than the physical ability to see, vision is an invitation to plan the future with imagination or wisdom – and, vision is needed in today’s world. This year’s powerful short films invite the community to envision a bright future, as films like The Interviewer challenge prevalent stereotypes about hiring employees with I/DD, and Wheelz Fotheringham highlights the humor and risk-taking mentality of an athlete who is un-bound by his wheelchair. Additionally, the film festival will feature an “Experimental Art Show,” with a diverse set of art pieces created by Colorado Springs School District 11’s North Middle School Students.
The art and stories depicted in this year’s film festival pave the way for the opening of The Arc Pikes Peak Region’s Personal Development Center, Building for Change, which will provide a place for the visions and dreams of people in our community to become reality. Through a computer lab, resource library, multipurpose space, teaching kitchen, and more, Building for Change will serve as a springboard for the visions and dreams of people in our community.
We hope that these films give people reason and inspiration to support our cause and to dream with us for the future, Craig Severa, film curator and advocacy coordinator at The Arc PPR said. “We are changing the culture for the better for people with I/DD.
WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2 pm & 7 pm. Professional networking hour starts at 5:30 pm.
WHERE: Stargazers Theatre, 10 S. Parkside Dr., 80910
FREE ADMISSION: Admission to this event is free. for any questions, please call (719) 471-4800.
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