Founded on the common belief that the arts and creativity should be encouraged
92 Race St., Holyoke, MA 01040
Date: March 18th, 2020.
Time: 7:00 PM
Category: Dinner and a Movie
Location: Gateway City Arts Stage 2
Website: https://intelligentlives.org/
From award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib comes INTELLIGENT LIVES, a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America.
INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce. Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional personal story of his son Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the U.S.
INTELLIGENT LIVES challenges what it means to be intelligent, and points to a future in which people of all abilities can fully participate in higher education, meaningful employment, and intimate relationships.
Film length: 70 minutes
Join us for Dinner at Judds Restaurant before the movie
The Film is Free (Donations appreciated)
Dinner at Judds available by reservations (413) 650-0786
This is a monthly fundraising dinner GCL is dedicated to supporting local artists and cultural activities in Western Massachusetts.
A percentage of sales from Judd's Restaurant on this night will go back to Gateway City Live, to help fund future movies and events. We strongly encourage reservations to ensure that you have a chance to eat before the movie. To make a reservation please call (413) 650-0786.
Sponsored by GCL and Florence Savings Bank