Film Details
Followed by a Panel Discussion
Co-sponsored by Achieva + Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc.
Director Eva Libertad delivers an award-winning debut feature with the adaptation of her Goya-nominated short film of the same name. Angela is a deaf woman excitedly expecting her first child with her hearing partner, Hector. But when doubt arrives along with their new daughter, Angela must confront the new challenges of motherhood alongside a growing fissure within her marriage, a difficult relationship with her parents, and all within a world that is not designed for her. Rooted in her bond with her deaf sister, Miriam Garlo, who plays Angela in the film, Libertad explores the complexity of the relationship between the deaf and hearing worlds. Deaf’s strong performances and authentic storytelling earned Libertad the Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
Winner—Grand Jury Prize—2025 Seattle International Film Festival, Ibero-American Competition
“Profoundly nuanced performance.” —Cineuropa
“Possibly our favorite film of the year thus far.” —Montage Review
Preceded by
The 7th annual Richard Meritzer Award, co-sponsored by the City-County Task Force on Disabilities and ReelAbilities Pittsburgh, will be presented to Nancy Murray. The award honors the memory of Richard Meritzer (1953-2019), who served as ADA Coordinator for the City of Pittsburgh from 2007 to 2019 and was a leader in promoting understanding and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Panel Guests
A panel discussion with advocates from the Deaf community will follow the screening.
Amy DeLuce
Special Guest – Deaf
Amy DeLuce is the Assistant Director/Program Specialist at the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services, where she has spent over a decade advancing accessibility and inclusion for individuals who are Deaf and have intellectual disabilities. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Deaf Education, she leads programs that foster independence, build confidence, develop life skills, and encourage self-advocacy. Known for her dedication and passion, Amy is committed to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for every individual to thrive in their community.
Danielle Gregor
Special Guest – Deaf
Danielle Gregor is the second-generation owner of Sign Language Interpreting Professionals (SLIP) and founder of CART Solutions LLC. Raised bilingually with Deaf grandparents who sparked her passion, she is a working interpreter (RID NIC-Advanced; Pennsylvania AOPC Court). Danielle’s mission is to ensure high-quality communication access—a basic human right—across workplaces and public services. She was appointed in March 2025 to Pennsylvania’s Advisory Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, serves on the Association of Language Companies Board of Directors, sits on the executive committee of ASTM F43 Language Services and Products as chair of ASTM F43.06 Subcommittee on Captioning, and is a member of the Advisory Board for Mount Aloysius College’s ASL/English Interpreting program.