ReelAbilities Screening of Fort Irwin with Panel on Vets in Entertainment

Veterans Plus Film Screening with Panel on Vets in Entertainment

Veterans and their guests are specially invited to a free screening of Fort Irwin, part of the ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York. Following the screening, there will be a robust panel discussion on representation and employment of veterans in the media and entertainment. The panel will consist of a diverse group of experts within the veteran community and the media and entertainment industry.

This program is free and open to the public with advance registration.

Fort Irwin

Directed by Dir. Quinn Else, 11 minutes, USA, Documentary

To confront his past trauma, an amputee veteran acts in a hyper-realistic military simulation.

For more information about this event, please visit intrepidmuseum.org/reelabilities

This special event is part of ReelAbilities Film Festival, the largest film festival in the world dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities.

FAQs 

What accessibility accomodations are available?

ReelAbilities strives for inclusion of all people. Individuals needing accommodations to participate should contact the screening venue directly at least two weeks in advance of the event. ASL interpretation, Audio Description, and information in Braille are available upon advance request. All films are captioned or subtitled and all venues are wheelchair accessible. CART (live captioning) will be provided for the panel discussion. The Intrepid Museum's Lutnick Theater is installed with a T-coil compatible hearing loop. Audio descriptions will be provided by GalaPro.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Please visit www.intrepidmuseum.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Getting-Here for directions and parking information.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email access@intrepidmuseum.org or call 646-381-5158.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, but if you can bring a paper or digital copy of your ticket it expedites the check-in process!

Veterans Programs are made possible by public funds facilitated by the Councilman Chaim Deutsch, Chair of the Committee on Veterans, in partnership with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. These programs are also supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropic Fund.