Free Film Screening - Intelligent Lives
Venue: Regal New River Valley Stadium 14, Christiansburg
Organizations: The Arc of the New River Valley
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Event Types: Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free
Description:
The Arc of the New River Valley presents a Free Film Screening for "Intelligent Lives" on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Regal New River Valley Stadium 14.

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.

For more information on the film, visit: https://intelligentlives.org/.

A Q&A session will follow the film.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Doors open at 6:00 pm and the film starts at 6:30 pm.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.imgur.com/qYNvPJF.jpg.

The Arc of the New River Valley is a non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

For more information on the event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/285598695373348/ or https://www.facebook.com/arcnrv/.

For more information on Regal Cinemas, visit: http://www.regmovies.com/theatres/theatre-folder/regal-new-river-valley-stadium-14-8322 or https://www.facebook.com/RegalNewRiver14/ or call 540-381-0854.