“Forgotten Hollywood”- Mark Ruffalo Visits ReelAbilities…

Posted on March 13, 2016 by raideoman1 | No Comments

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!

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FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD: Author Presentation + Book Signing

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   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.

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   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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