The in-person screening of this film will be followed by a live Q+A. The recording will be posted on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ReelAbilitiesFest" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> in the days following the festival.

As Will struggles to cope with the tragic loss of his father, he and his mother resolve to build a new life by relocating to Houston, Texas. At his new school, Will’s social and learning difficulties lead to a false diagnosis of his condition. Inspired by real events, this film observes one of the loneliest disorders that children recovering from life-altering traumas face. Main image description: a black teenager standing in front of a home yard.

Remedial

Inspired by real events, Remedial observes one of the loneliest disorders that children recovering from life-altering traumas face.

In this profoundly personal mixed media experience inside the ADHD mind, the filmmaker takes us on a journey as she discovers her ADHD diagnosis during the height of the pandemic. When she turns the camera on herself and her family to process what this diagnosis means, she also discovers why so many women with ADHD are undiagnosed, and the dire consequences it has on their lives. Main image description: A photo montage of a blond woman with a birdcage on her head, on the background of purple rocky mountains.

Neurodivergent

In this profoundly personal mixed-media experience inside the ADHD mind, a 35-year-old film student interrogates her past and future, trying to make sense of this misunderstood disorder.

Through the encounter between a director and a scarred young woman, Miette explores how guilt shapes our personal narrative and relationships. Main image description: the upper part of a young woman's face, staring at the viewer, with a flower covering one of her eyes.

Miette

Through an encounter between a director and a scarred young woman, Miette explores how guilt shapes our personal narrative and relationships.

An exploration of what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder, through the lens of a concerned father and his scared daughter. Main image description: a woman sitter at a diner, gazing at the coffee mug she is holding in both hands.

Just in Case

An exploration of what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder, through the lens of a concerned father and his scared daughter.

In 1983, Julie Ridge became the first person to swim two consecutive laps around Manhattan Island, earning her a guest appearance on The David Letterman Show. Now, living in Manhattan and working as a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience, she dives into her memories of struggling with bipolar disorder, marathon swimming, and how the water has aided her journey. Main image description: a woman swimming on the shores of Manhattan, with the old NY skyline behind her, featuring the twin towers.

Breathe

A close-up look at the determination and rigorous mindset of the first woman to swim two consecutive laps around Manhattan Island while battling mental illness.

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