Superfest: The International Disability Film Festival

Saturday, October 22, 2016 (All day) to Sunday, October 23, 2016 (All day)
Drawing of wheelchair with word director on back
The 30th annual film festival celebrates cutting-edge cinema that portrays disability culture in all its diverse, complex and empowering facets. Saturday, October 22, 1pm - 4pm and 6pm - 9:30pm, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life. Sunday, October 23, 1pm - 4pm, Contemporary Jewish Museum. $12 each screening, $20 for screening plus 30th anniversary party at Magnes Collection.
Location: 
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, and Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission Street, San Francisco
Sponsor: 
San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind, Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability
Contact: 
Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability
Phone: 
415-405-3528
Event extras: 

October 22

  • Terminal Device (Canada, 2015). Written, directed and produced by Ross Turnbull. U.S. premiere.
  • Supersonic (England, 2014). Directed by Samuel Dore. World premiere.
  • Yam’s Journey (Israel, 2015). Written, directed and produced by Rubi Gat. World premiere.
  • Double Discrimination (England, 2015). Written and directed by Rinkoo Barpaga.
  • The Chili Story (United States, 2010). Directed and produced by Ralph Dickinson.
  • Best and Most Beautiful Things (United States, 2015). Directed by Garrett Zevgetis.

October 23

  • Zoufs (Belgium, 2015). Written and directed by Tom Boccara, Noe Reutenauer and Emilien Vekemans.
  • The Right to be Rescued (United States, 2015). Directed by Jordan Melograna.
  • Like if … (Italy, 2014). Directed by Daniele Bonarini.
  • The Sea Reminds Me (England, 2013). Directed by Ray Jacobs and Jonathan Tritton.
  • Hear Me (France, 2015). Written and directed by Nicolas Coquet.
  • Awake (England, 2015). Written and directed by Michael Achtman. West Coast premiere.

Related event

Superfest Showcase at J. Paul Leonard Library, September 20

Links

Art by Tatyana Boyko/The Arc San Francisco