TravelAbility partners with Slamdance to sponsor Unstoppable: On the Road – a summer film series programmed exclusively by artists with visible and non-visible disabilities. The tour, happening in arthouse cinemas in seven cities across the US, kicked off on June 10th in Salt Lake City and moved onto Santa Ana on June 19th at the Frida Cinema. Here’s the remaining schedule:
July 6 – Seattle, SIFF Cinemas
July 8 – Chicago, Music Box Theater
July 19-20 – Milwaukee, Milwaukee Film
July 29 – New York City, Marlene Myerson JCC
August 1-3 – Miami, O-Cinema
Launched in 2020, Slamdance Unstoppable is a showcase of films made by filmmakers with visible and non-visible disabilities and aims to eliminate the prejudices and gatekeeping that have historically kept disabled filmmakers from being represented in the entertainment industry. Slamdance Unstoppable: On the Road will bring the section’s vital programming to a national tour that aims to elevate disabled artists, connect with audiences, and expand opportunities for authentic storytelling in independent film.
The Slamdance Unstoppable: On the Road lineup was programmed from major festivals, including Slamdance, Sundance, ReelAbilities, Superfest, and Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Each venue has curated a unique selection from the Slamdance Unstoppable programming, ranging from single-night screenings featuring a short and feature pairing to full three-day showcases. Slamdance has partnered with accessible venues for the tour and prioritized venues that provide ASL interpretation, captions, audio descriptions, and other accommodations. The tour will also feature in-person Q&As with local filmmakers and discussions at key locations. Slamdance will be providing travel and accommodation for filmmakers to be able to attend the events in person.
TravelAbility is delighted to partner with Slamdance on this breakthrough tour through promoting it within the accessible travel community and amplifying its reach.
Taylor Miller, Festival Director, shares
“Our ‘Unstoppable On The Road’ tour is all about breaking down barriers and bringing vital, disability-led stories to communities everywhere. Partnering with Travelability is absolutely essential to this mission. Their expertise ensures that these powerful films and the talented filmmakers behind them can truly reach and connect with diverse audiences, creating a more inclusive and accessible world, one screening at a time.”
For more information about Unstoppable: On the Road please visit their web-site.
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