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FILM AND CONVERSATION: FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES - ALS

Reel Abilities Film Festival Event
2023-10-11 18:00:00 2023-10-11 20:30:00 America/New_York FILM AND CONVERSATION: FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES - ALS Join us in watching the film, No Ordinary Campaign. A short film discussion with a member of the ALS Chapter of Northern Ohio will follow. Parma-Snow Branch - Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Wednesday, October 11
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-11 18:00:00 2023-10-11 20:30:00 America/New_York FILM AND CONVERSATION: FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES - ALS Join us in watching the film, No Ordinary Campaign. A short film discussion with a member of the ALS Chapter of Northern Ohio will follow. Parma-Snow Branch - Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Parma-Snow Branch

Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Join us in watching the film, No Ordinary Campaign. A short film discussion with a member of the ALS Chapter of Northern Ohio will follow.

Synopsis: White House power couple Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya found their world upended by Brian’s diagnosis of ALS at 37, on the same day they brought their second daughter home from the hospital. In the face of a brutal disease that threatens to take everything from them, Brian and Sandra embark on a journey to reclaim their future and make a difference for millions seeking a voice in a broken healthcare system. 

This film is sponsored by the ReelAbilities Film Festival, Cleveland/Akron chapter. Their goal is to promote the awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities.

Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot in front of the library.

Accessibility: ASL will be available and open captioning.

For questions regarding accessibility, please contact cle.re[email protected] 2 weeks prior to the event. Accommodations requested with less than 2 weeks cannot be guaranteed, but we will try our hardest!

Click here for more information about Reel Abilities Film Festival.

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