Public Programs And Events

The New School is proud to be a presenter venue of the 7th Annual ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival, the largest festival in the country dedicated to presenting award-winning films made by and about people with different disabilities – physical, developmental and psychological.

This screening features Midfield (short) and The Case of the Three Sided Dream (feature film). A panel discussion with Adam Kahan (director of The Case of the Three Sided Dream) will follow the screening.
 

The Case of the Three Sided Dream
Blind from infancy, and paralyzed by a stroke at adulthood, jazz legend Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s reality was underpinned by an understanding of the world around him, which was rooted primarily in sound. Through communicating sonically with his surroundings, Kirk developed a unique ability to see in music, as everyday items were re-imagined as instruments and each seemingly insignificant noise revealed its own rhythm and cadence. It was in dreams that Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s most brilliant visions—such as playing multiple horns at once—would often be granted.
 

Event Accessibility
To enter Wollman Hall via wheelchair accessible route, please enter 66 West 12th Street and cross the courtyard using the ramp into the 65 West 11th Street building. Wollman hall is accessible via elevator to the fifth floor. The nearest ADA accessible restroom is on the third floor.

To request sign language interpretation or other accommodations for the event, please contact Student Disability Services at 212.229.5626 by March 9, 2015.

The festival will play at over 35 venues throughout New York from March 12-18, 2015. For full festival program and information, visit ny.reelabilities.org. View the festival trailer.

Sponsored by Student Disability Services in cooperation with ReelAbilities NY.