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Gabriel is a young rock drummer desperate to hide his recent Bipolar diagnosis from his band mates. When his therapist orders him to participate in a mixed-ability football game, he meets Christopher, an institutionalized 17-year-old with Asperger Syndrome who yearns to find a purpose. This funny, heartwarming film explores how two young men with wildly different lives find true friendship. (Suggested for ages 16+)

Audience Award—Best Film—Cleveland International Film Festival

“[Director] Kelly is fearless in the way he tackles mental illness.”— Fionnuala Halligan, Screen Daily

Followed by a Q&A with director Nick Kelly.

This film is sponsored by the Staunton Farm Foundation.