Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of The R-Word (2020), beginning Thursday, October 14, and continuing through Thursday, October 21. This program is free and open to the public.
The R-Word takes a deep look into the long-reaching history and lasting implications of derogatory language used to describe people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through captivating animation sequences, the personal narrative of four sibling stories, and the first-person accounts of self-advocates, viewers get an intimate and nuanced perspective of the challenges and triumphs of people living with an intellectual disability.
Film highlights and awards include:
SXSW EDUNational Down Syndrome Congress Film FestHeartland International Film FestivalReel Abilities Film Festival, New YorkReel Abilities Film Festival, PittsburghReel Abilities Film Festival, New JerseyReel Abilities Film Festival, ClevelandReel Abilities Film Festival, Los Angeles
Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning Thursday, October 14, by visiting here. A password is required at the time of viewing. Those who are interested may contact social.library@chathamlibraries.org to request the password or for additional information. The library has purchased a hard copy of the film if residents who wish to see the film miss the virtual screening window.
Residents may also visit the libraries’ website, or contact the Library at (919) 545-8084 or rita.vanduinen@chathamlibraries.org for more information on this and other events and programs.