A different kind of film festival has come to Cleveland!  ReelAbilities Film Festival (RAFF) is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Cleveland will proudly host four film screenings and programs this fall.  All film screenings and programs are free and open to the public.

Youth Challenge will host “The Rebound: A Wheelchair Basketball Documentary” on October 18, 6:00—8:30 p.m. at 800 Sharon Dr., in Westlake.   “The Rebound” is an award-winning documentary following the underdog journey of the Miami Heat Wheels wheelchair basketball team in their quest for a national championship.

The public is invited to be part of an adapted basketball clinic before the film from 5:00–6:00 p.m. Following the film, Team USA and Team YC representatives Breanna Sprenger (swimming) and Nelya Schasfoort (track and field) will discuss their respective athletic journeys.

The film is subtitled, CART will be provided, service animals are welcome, parking is free and YC is wheelchair accessible. To request other accommodations contact [email protected].

“YC is extremely proud to sponsor “The Rebound” as a ReelAbilities partner,” said Chris Garr, Youth Challenge Director of Program Services. “Any time we can promote an active lifestyle and the benefits of inclusive and adaptive sport, we all win!”

Founded in New York in 2007, RAFF presents award-winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.  For more information, visit https://reelabilities.org/cleveland/.