BEING MICHELLE follows the astonishing journey of a Deaf and Disabled woman who survived incarceration and abuse under unimaginable circumstances by a system that refused to accommodate her needs as a deaf person with autism. Michelle’s trajectory changed when she met Kim Law, a blind volunteer life coach who teaches classes to people in prison. Today, outside of prison, Kim and Michelle are doing the difficult work of unraveling Michelle’s history, of telling the story of Michelle’s traumatic childhood and her adverse experiences in the criminal justice system. With the support of Kim, Michelle realizes her own voice and strength. Throughout the film Michelle’s artwork provides her own depiction of the trauma she survived as well as a means to her recovery. Ultimately, BEING MICHELLE is a story of redemption. It is about the bonds between women committed to thriving in a broken system, who are forging a path to healing that can only come through facing the truth and communicating it, together.
BEING MICHELLE OPENING NIGHT VIP RECEPTION AND SCREENING AT THE INAUGURAL
SPECIAL GUESTS
Marlee Matlin
Rosie O'Donnell
Opening Film "being michelle" FOLLOWED BY Q&A WITH THE FILMMAKERS
ModeratED BY Rosie O'Donnell
April 16th, 2024
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
SILVERSCREEN THEATER, West Hollywood, California
BEING MICHELLE SOCIAL IMPACT CAMPAIGN
Are you interested in collaborating to ensure the basic human #RightToCommunication for Deaf, Disabled, Deaf and Disabled (also referred to as Deaf Plus) people in the criminal justice system? We are currently seeking sponsors and raising funds for targeted screenings in key states with our partner organizations. Make a donation today and join the movement.
Unlike large studios that have big production, advertising and publicity budgets, independent filmmakers often rely on small grants and donations to produce their work. Because of this patchwork funding landscape for indie filmmakers, we are rarely remunerated for the three - ten years it typically takes to make a high quality, well researched film.
All donations made to the project help cover these enormous costs and to continue this important work. all donations are tax deductible through our 501(c)3 nonprofit Thriving Roots Initiative.
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SCREENINGS!
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MARCH 13th, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM in FREMONT, CA
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MARCH 21ST, 2024 in RALEIGH & GREENSBORO, NC
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YOUR DONATION WILL SUPPORT EXPENSES FOR MICHELLE AND OUR TEAM TO USE THIS POWERFUL FILM TO RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE ON FUNDAMENTAL AND BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS FOR DEAF AND DISABLED PEOPLE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Being Michelle at ReelAbilities Film Festival NY- Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Screening & Panel Discussion