Ben lives in a universe unto itself. He hides from his harsh reality of school, being
bullied, and awkward social interactions by escaping into his favorite online
computer game, Archlord, where he is safe, strong, and in control of his
surroundings. In this remarkable drama, Ben devises a plan to leave his reality
and to become the hero he dreams of being.
From acclaimed post-hipster director Andrew Bujalski, comes a story of the
modern relationships of a lost generation. Jeannie and Lauren are twin sisters
and share a house. Jeannie runs a secondhand store. She is afraid that her
associate Amanda wants to sue her so she turns to her ex-boyfriend Merrill for
advice, as he is just finishing his law degree. Lauren is on the look_out_for a job
and for a steady boyfriend. The film shows young people as they come to terms
with taking responsibility and owning their lives.
An usual relationship displayed is confronted when it’s brought into public.
Autism in Love follows the story of four adults with autism spectrum disorders as they search for and manage romantic relationships.
Autism in Love is a short documentary film profiling R.V Kuser, a clever and dapper man of 50, with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The film follows him as he overcomes his disparate social skills and behaviors and learns to embrace life. R.V and his wife Marlene share secrets about their bond and exemplify unconditional love.
In 1996, Rich Clifford performed the first American spacewalk while docked to the Russian Mir Space Station. Fifteen years later Rich Clifford reveals that he had Parkinson’s disease while performing that spacewalk.
Aphasia tells the true story of actor Carl McIntyre about the effects of a massive stroke he
suffered at the age of 44 – he lost his ability to read, write and speak. Starring as himself,
McIntyre portrays his life story with an incredibly nuanced performance. Through humor and pathos Aphasia speaks to anyone who has struggled to meet life’s challenges.
Two boys face off. But when the stakes are at their highest will victory be sweet?
The amazing story of three young Mozambicans with physical disabilities, who work to help
others in their community. Their daily lives reveal how they see themselves, raising questions
of self-acceptance and how to find one’s place in society.
