Being Michelle (English Open Captions w/Closed Audio Description)
Hosted by Deaf Planet Soul
In-person
When
Nov 23, 8:00 PM CST
Where
2134 W 18th St
2134 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL, 60608
Price
$22.00 USD per person
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About the event
An unforgettable one-of-a-kind film. Based on a true story about a deaf and autistic woman who was wrongfully imprisoned, this film is brought to you by a nonprofit organization working to raise awareness about autism.
We invite you to join us, and feel free to bring your family, friends, or loved ones. Thank you for supporting our cause. Lights, camera, action!
About the film
BEING MICHELLE is an award-winning feature-length documentary film about a deaf woman with autism who survived incarceration and abuse and now uses her artwork to depict the trauma she survived and heal from her past.Being Michelle (El Ser Michelle) es un largometraje documental premiado sobre una mujer sorda con autismo que sobrevivió al encarcelamiento y al abuso, y ahora utiliza su obra de arte para representar el trauma que sobrevivió y curarse de su pasado.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 20m
Released
2022
Director
Atin Mehra
Producer
Mae Thornton Mehra, Atin Mehra
Executive Producer
Rajiv & Priti Sanghvi, Delbert Whetter, Doug Blush
Cast
Michelle Romaine Ricks, Kim Law, Bob Law
About the space
Milieu by DPS features a large screen with a movie theater-quality sound system, set in a welcoming 1970s-inspired atmosphere. Enjoy popcorn, alcoholic beverages, and the unforgettable Perez’s Burger. Free street parking is available at all times. We will provide movie schedules to accommodate your availability.
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