NYC Sprout Film Festival Brain Injury Program
A Social Outing Coordinated by the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ “By presenting films of artistry and intellect, the festival hopes to reinforce accurate portrayals of people with disabilities and expose the general public to important issues facing this population. The goal is an enjoyable and enlightening experience that will help breakdown stereotypes, promoting a greater acceptance of differences and awareness of similarities.”
View our flyer for more information.
What: Sprout is dedicated to showcasing films from around the world about individuals with disabilities. The festival will include two films about brain injury:
- Indelible Mark (documentary, 24 minutes)
- Three survivors of acute trauma to the brain undertake a journey of rehabilitation and self-discovery in this unique documentary.
- Champ: The Steve Mitchell Story (documentary, 71 minutes)
- If he’s said it once, he’s said it a million times: “I am the real Rocky”. Steve Mitchell launches into his life story, including a traumatic brain injury at 11, and his life long quest for stardom.
When: Saturday April 28th at 4:15pm
Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center For Education
81st St. & 5th Avenue, New York City
Who: Anyone interested in an evening of film viewing and friendly discussion
How much: General Admission $8 (students, seniors, disabled: $6)
How: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please respond as soon as possible to:
Stacy Lyons: slyons@bianj.org or 973.509.9633.
Light refreshments and socialization before and after the films!
For more festival information, please visit: www.sproutfilmfestival.org