FILMS

Intelligent Lives follows three pioneering young adults with intellectual disabilities as they fight to reframe perceptions of intelligence. Academy Award-winning actor Chris Cooper (American Beauty) contextualizes their experiences through the emotional personal story of his own son. This powerful documentary challenges what it means to be intelligent and points to a future in which people of all abilities can fully participate in higher education, meaningful employment, and intimate relationships. (Suggested for ages 13+)

Followed by a Q&A with Special Olympics athletes Erin Gannon, Chris Jagielski, and Marisa Niwa.