ReelAbilities Film Festival: NY 2023

ReelShorts: Mental Health + Q+A

Expired May 4, 2023 3:45 AM
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5 films in package
Remedial
Inspired by real events, Remedial observes one of the loneliest disorders that children recovering from life-altering traumas face.
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.
Miette
Through an encounter between a director and a scarred young woman, Miette explores how guilt shapes our personal narrative and relationships.
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.
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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The in-person screening of this film will be followed by a live Q+A. The recording will be posted on our YouTube channel in the days following the festival.

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.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Zac Norrington
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