Superfest: The International Disability Film Festival
Saturday, October 22, 2016 (All day) to Sunday, October 23, 2016 (All day)
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
E-mail:
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
- Press release: Film Festival Co-Presented by Longmore Institute Honors Pixar for Advancements in Accessibility Technology, September 30, 2016
- Press release: Superfest: From Hooks to Jehovah’s, International Disability Film Festival to Host West Coast and World Premiere Screenings, August 16, 2016
- Rowdy Fans, No “Inspiration Porn” at Disability Film Fest, SF State Magazine, spring 2016
- Longmore Institute on Disability
- San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind
- The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
- Contemporary Jewish Museum
Art by Tatyana Boyko/The Arc San Francisco