Actual Lives
Actual Lives Austin - Disability Culture with a Texas Twang
Since August of 2000, Actual Lives Austin has been making theatre with a focus on the lived experience of disability. Now in its seventh year, Actual Lives continues to be Central Texas' own and only ensemble dedicated to crip theatre with attitude. Sponsored by VSA arts of Texas, Austin's award-winning Actual Lives Austin is a motley crew of disabled performers who make comic yet thoughtful theatre from the raw material of everyday life. Trying hard not to be inspirational, Actual Lives Austin pokes fun at things that are supposed to be serious, speaks publicly about things that are usually private, critiques popular culture, and generally tries to stir things up.
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Actual Lives Austin presents Film Series Hosted by VSA Texas


Friday Night Film Series
VSA Texas is proud to announce an unforgettable film series local and international independent films by and about people with disability.

VSA Texas continues into 2012 with films of local and international independent films by and about people with disability.

Friday, February 24, 2012
6:30-8:00 pm

AGE Building, Multi-purpose room
3710 Cedar St.
Austin, TX 78705

Read Me Differently (runs 56 minutes)
A shock of recognition in social work school leads first-time filmmaker Sarah Entine to explore how undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD have impacted three generations in her family, starting with her own struggles. With surprising candor, vulnerability and even a touch of humor, Read Me Differently reveals the strain of misunderstood learning differences on family relationships. It is a unique film that will generate thoughtful discussion whether in a classroom setting, work environment or at home with family members and friends.

Suggested donation: $5.

Individuals needing accommodations to participate should contact VSA Texas, (512-454-9912) directly two weeks in advance of the event. ASL interpretation, CART, Live Audio Description, and information in Braille are available upon advance request. All foreign language films are subtitled with verbally translated. All venues are wheelchair accessible.


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