Tell Them You Love Me Q+A
Q&A with director Nick August-Perna, and subjects of the film TELL THEM YOU LOVE ME at ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York.
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ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the U.S. dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Founded in New York City in 2007, the festival presents international and award-winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.
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ReelAbilities exclusive Q&A with director Nick August-Perna and the subjects of the Netflix documentary Tell Them You Love Me. Learn more about disability rights, communication, and the nature of consent.