Sun. Apr. 29, 6:30pm: “Petra’s Poem” World Premiere at HotDocs Film Festival | BellLightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto.
An animated dance film, based on a poem recited by Petra Tolley, a young artist with Down Syndrome. This film mixes live-action footage, rotoscopy and under-camera animation to illuminate Petra’s poem about “being in the middle” as a person with Down Syndrome. This is the second film by Shira Avni that features New College Partner Petra Tolley. This short film also includes cast members who are supported
by Common Ground Co-operative. Order tickets at:
http://www.hotdocs.ca/festival/online_box_office/
Other screenings: Tues. May 1st, 1:30pm at BellLightbox & Sat. May 5th, 6:30pm at The Regent.
An event promoted by:
Students for Barrier-free Access,
University of Toronto
215 Huron Street, Suite 924
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A2
T: 416-967-7322
http://sba.sa.utoronto.ca/
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SBA is a student run organization that advocates for equity, access and the rights of Dis-Abled students at U of T.
SBA works towards eliminating physical, informational and attitudinal barriers on campus.
The SBA Centre is open Monday to Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM.