Picture this...film festival:
Nine fine years of the greatest disability films on the planet!
22 Countries! Six Continents! 92 Films!
See the full festival schedule at www.ptff.org.   In addition to the 92 films from this year, there will be a library onsite where you can view 100s of films from the 2007 to 2010 festivals.
Festival highlight:   Sexuality and disability film screenings and panel discussion, February 8, 2009 (6-9:30 pm)
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for this defining moment in our community…the screening of four marvelous films on sexuality and disability and a panel discussion led by the Disability Action Hall and the Calgary Sexual Health Centre on issues of sexuality and disability. Filmmaker Rhianon Gutierrez (When I am not alone) will attend to discuss her fascinating film looking at complex issues of gender identity (and much more!). Additionally, the Disability Action Hall will formally launch its “Right to love” project to advocate for the right to full social and sexual lives for people with disabilities. We cannot imagine why you would want to be anywhere else on the evening of February 8th!!!
Please note this is an adult evening (18 years and older)
Film screenings:
Yolk (Best of Festival) When Lena, a fifteen year-old with Down Syndrome, steals a book about sex from a mobile library, her mother forces her to take it back in an embarrassing family spectacle that only strengthens her daughter's rebellions and irrepressible desire.
When I am not alone (Honourable mention) The story of Sam Durbin, who was born female but raised as a male, who experienced unspeakable abuse, never learned to read or write and drifted in and out of institutions. Homeless and alone, he found his voice and support at a clubhouse for people with disabilities in southern California. Despite his successes, his past continues to affect him in profound ways. Filmmaker Rhianon Gutierrez will attend.
Otto: Love, lust and Las Vegas Otto Baxter wants the same things as most 21-year olds. Sex is currently top of his list and why not? He is confident, funny, and determined to experience all life has to offer but Otto also has Down Syndrome. In this enlightening, heartwarming and funny film, he charts his "coming of age" year and his search for love and adventure in a society that treats him like a child.
Untold desires (Honourable mention) This powerful, unusual documentary gives voice to people with disabilities who are struggling to be recognized as sexual beings, free to explore their sexuality and to lead sexually fulfilling lives.