AWARD-WINNING FILMS THAT WILL ENGAGE,
ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE YOU!! 
A groundbreaking film festival presented for the first time
in the DC metropolitan area by the
Washington DCJCC~JCC of Northern Virginia~JCC of Greater Washington
REELAbilities is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities from a variety of communities. Films are accompanied by discussion and other engaging programs, which bring together the community to explore, discuss and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.Complete schedule, trailers and tickets at greaterdc.reelabilities.org
 Join us for a very special Opening Night WARRIOR CHAMPIONS Wednesday, February 1
6:30 pm Reception, 7:30 pm FilmThe Avalon Theatre5612 Connecticut Ave. NW Post-film speaker: Richard Bernstein, disabilties advocate
Four Iraq War veterans strive to turn the nightmares of war into Olympic dreams. After losing limbs and suffering paralysis fighting for their country, they set out to do what many thought impossible---but will they make the cut?
The following films are screening at the Washington DCJCC, one of six REELAbilities venues. Please check greaterdc.reelabilities.org for the complete festival schedule.
 BENX
Thursday, February 2, 7:30 pm Post-film discussion "Mothering/Grandmothering in Families with Disabilities" with Dr. Marion Usher and Karen Whitehead
As someone on the autism spectrum having trouble dealing with life, Ben hides from the harsh reality of school bullying and awkward social interactions by escaping into his favorite online computer game, where he is safe, strong and in control of his surroundings...until a girl from his computer game becomes very real in this flm with a surprise twist. Mature content recommended for 15 and above HENRY O!
Friday, February 3, 1:00 pm
Enrique "Henry" Oliu has been blind since birth, but that didn't stop him from making his major league baseball dream come true--being a color commentator for Florida's Tampa Bay Rays. A film about overcoming challenges to live the life you dream of.
 SHOOTING BEAUTY
with CROOKED BEAUTY
Sunday, February 5, 11:00 am
SHOOTING BEAUTY Fashion photographer Courtney Bent's career and views on art take an unexpected turn when she discovers a hidden world of beauty at a center for people living with significant disabilities.
 CROOKED BEAUTY Artist-activist Jacks Ashley McNamara takes a transformative journey from troubled childhood to psych ward patient to pioneering mental health advocate, reshaping mental health stigmas while re-approaching madness as a tool for creativity, inspiration and hope.
Closing Night
WAR EAGLE
Thursday, February 9, 7:00 pm Followed by dessert reception
Introduction by: Daniel Risner
Enoch Cass (Luke Grimes, TV's Brothers & Sisters) is the star high school pitcher with an innate goodness, a debilitating stutter and a fast-talking, life-long best friend with cerebral palsy, Samuel "Wheels" Macon. Together they face the crossroads of childhood and independence. Based on a true story about the power of friendship to help face challenges and live to the fullest. With Brian Dennehy, Mare Winningham and Mary Kay Place.
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