Spellers is a Spellers Freedom Foundation film. This on-demand screening option let's' you enjoy the movie from the comfort of your own home. Join the Revolution!

Inspired by the book Underestimated, the new full-length documentary SPELLERS challenges conventional wisdom regarding a group relegated to society’s margins: nonspeakers with autism, who most “experts” believe are cognitively disabled. 

As the film opening asks, “What if we’ve been wrong…about every single one of them?” SPELLERS answers that question, in convincing fashion, through the stories of eight nonspeakers—Aydan, Evan, Sid, Maddie, Jamie, Vince, Cade, and Elizabeth—who all found their voice through the miraculous process of using a letterboard to communicate their thoughts and feelings. As Jamie explains, “we think, feel, and learn just like everyone else.” 

SPELLERS

For 26 years we believed our autistic son, Zach, was cognitively impaired.  Almost everything about his interactions supported this belief.  His words were echolalic at best, he repeated the same phrases over and over, things like commercials that were around in the 1980's or phrases from childrens videos. He had aged out of special education, and our only real option for him was day programming. I had truly given up hope for anything more for Zach.
     On September 1, 2022, at the encouragement of friends whose son was learning spelling as a means of communication, Zach began learning Spelling to Communicate (S2C).  
     His life, our lives, and if I have anything to say about it, the lives of anyone who comes into contact with us, will never be the same.  
      It isn't enough to say, " Oh, that's nice, your kid can think and reason and share just like everybody else."  It is so much more than that.  It is like the part of our son that makes him who is he IS, is suddenly accessible to us after years of being completely hidden from us.  I know a lot of neurotypical parents won't understand the intensity of what I am saying.  But if you are an autism parent, and you know the feeling of being completely overwhelmed by the confounding and frustrating day to day struggle of trying to make sense of what your child is thinking, THERE IS HOPE!  
     I cannot even describe in words what a huge blessing S2C has been to Zach and to us.  Thank you for watching.
      

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"Beyond" on-demand screening allows you to enjoy the movie from the comfort of your home. If you have any questions after seeing the movie, email us at 

Embark on a transformative journey with "Beyond" as it delves into the extraordinary life of Tamara Mark. From the realms of Broadway and Hollywood, she emerges as a single mother to two severely autistic adults, Ian and Harry. As she navigates the challenges and triumphs, the film unveils a powerful narrative of hope, resilience, and the boundless love that fuels her mission to create a haven where her sons and others like them can thrive, be safe, and cherished. This is an adventure that tugs at the heartstrings, igniting empathy and inspiration in every frame.

CINEQUEST, renowned for showcasing some of the most life-affirming films globally, has bestowed upon "Beyond" the prestigious KAISER PERMANENTE THRIVE AWARD. This year, "Beyond" has deeply touched audiences with its profound narrative of resilience and optimism.

Watch the post-screening Q&A session, where you can listen to insights from the creators Thiago Dadalt and Dru Miller, as so Tamara Mark and Marc Olson, as they discuss the remarkable journey behind the making of this extraordinary film. The movie is available with subtitles in Spanish and Portuguese.

Beyond

"Beyond" on-demand screening allows you to enjoy the movie from the comfort of your home.  If you have any questions after seeing the movie, email us at 

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An unlikely team of activists and innovators hatches a bold mission to save endangered species.

Oscar®-winning director Louie Psihoyos (THE COVE) assembles a team of artists and activists on an undercover operation to expose the hidden world of endangered species and the race to protect them against mass extinction. Spanning the globe to infiltrate the world’s most dangerous black markets and using high-tech tactics to document the link between carbon emissions and species extinction, RACING EXTINCTION reveals stunning, never-before-seen images that truly change the way we see the world.

Racing Extinction 

Kinema-Featured Screening for Hispanic Heritage Month

This month's Kinema picks feature 6 films highlighting individuals and directors of Hispanic heritage. Please join us in celebrating their inspiring contributions from the realms of music and art to resilience and humanitarianism.

The friendship between two children is threatened by their parents’ differences. Malú is from a family that was upper-class before the Revolution and remains well-to-do through remittances from relatives overseas, and her single mother (Larisa Vega Alamar) does not want her to play with Jorgito, as she thinks his background coarse and commonplace. Jorgito’s mother (Luisa María Jiménez Rodríguez),

Viva Cuba

Sex Fashion and Disco is a documentary film concerning Antonio Lopez (1943-1987), the most influential fashion illustrator of 1970s Paris and New York, and his colorful and sometimes outrageous milieu.

Antonio Lopez 1970: Sex Fashion & Disco

We created Kinema to make it easier to support influencer, affiliate, and partner screenings. We generate a branded virtual cinema for affiliate partners, who promote the film to their audience, and both the film creator and influencer host share the revenue. Learn more here!

How To Do Influencer Screenings

This month our filmmaker focus is on JB Handley, producer of the documentary Spellers. Spellers booked hundreds of creenings, collected thousands of email addresses, and raised over $65k for charity. Here's how. 

How One Film Raised Over $65K for Charity

Join us for the 3rd Annual AAPI/API Storytellers Fest, a wonderful celebration of AAPI talent and culture, as you immerse yourself in these captivating films and gain a deeper appreciation for the voices and perspectives of the AAPI community.

AAPI Storytellers Fest

We believe movies bring people together. But sometimes that can't all happen at the same exact time. That's why we're excited to announce On-demand Virtual Screenings. You can now have asynchronous screening events, enabling your audience to watch the film on their own time, but in your branded space. Learn more. 

On-demand Virtual Events Now Available

Whether you’re an organization, influencer or business - or even the film's director - you can now brand your virtual cinema with a logo. It's easy! Just upload your logo or photo when creating your event. Learn more here. 

Add a Logo to Your Virtual Cinema

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"I believe we change and shape our world through the stories we tell. My passion to explore art and social change has provided me with a unique creative journey." - Sol Guy

Sol Guy

Alex Liu is a New York-based filmmaker and the director of 'A Sexplanation,' recently featured in Kinema's AAPI Storytellers Festival.

Alex Liu 

Dan Chen is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker, and the director of 'Accepted,' recently featured in Kinema's AAPI Storytellers Festival.

Dan Chen

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SAGE Metro Portland works to enhance the lives of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community members through education, outreach and resource development. 