Being Michelle | ReelAbilities Film Festival Panel & Q&A

Experience a special panel discussion and filmmaker Q&A following the screening of Being Michelle at the ReelAbilities Film Festival in New York City.

Directed by Atin Mehra, Being Michelle is an award-winning documentary telling the extraordinary story of a Deaf woman with autism who survived incarceration in a system that failed to accommodate her communication and accessibility needs.

Michelle's journey takes a transformative turn when she meets Kim Law, a blind life coach who teaches in prison. Their connection becomes a powerful story of friendship, resilience, redemption, and healing as two women navigate a broken system.

The panel features Atin and Mae Mehra, Marc Fliedner, Delbert Whetter, and Lisa Gonzales, moderated by Dr. Mei Kennedy.

Through this discussion, Being Michelle raises awareness about Deaf and disability rights, communication accessibility, criminal justice reform, and the importance of inclusive communities.

Film Details: 80 minutes | Documentary Feature | United States | ASL/English | Open Captions | Audio Description