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Abilities Arts Festival | Festivals | 2007 Festival | Film: "PROJECTIONS 2: An International Disability Film Festival Innis Town Hall, Toronto November 1 - 4 2007

Through the power of film, PROJECTIONS 2 provides a forum for the examination of ideas, myths, fears and attitudes as portrayed by people with disabilities. PROJECTIONS 2 provides an opportunity to engage, stimulate discussion, challenge perceptions and expand awareness or simply entertain. From the more than 80 feature films that were received from around the globe, 39 films from 17 countries were chosen comprising an outstanding and diverse selection of documentaries, shorts, animations and experimental films. The films selected for screening at this 4-Day film showcase are written, produced, directed and/or star individuals with disabilities. In addition to film screenings, PROJECTIONS 2 will include post screening discussions with outstanding film-makers David Mitchell, Paul Nadler and Sharon Snyder. To ensure that all who want to attend can fully enjoy all aspects of PROJECTIONS 2, films will be Open Captioned (OC)and ASL interpreters will be available for filmmaker discussions. Innis Town Hall is fully accessible with plenty of space for individuals with wheelchairs and On-Site Attendant Services will also be available."