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Touch of the Light (Ni Guang Fei Xiang) ReelAbilities Film Festival | Greater DC 2015 Tuesday, April 28 | Cinema Arts Theatre | 6:30pm
Based on the true life story of Huang Yu-Siang, who stars as himself, a blind piano prodigy from rural Taiwan who moves to the big city to attend university. Once there he finds himself competing on the same playing field as sighted students and struggling to find his way. When Siang meets Jie, a beautiful beverage vendor who dreams of being a dancer, they form a fast friendship. Jie's wretched home life stands in the way of her dreams but Siang's determination becomes her own inspiration and drive.
Golden Horse Film Festival 2012 - FIPRESCI Prize, Best New Director, Best Actress Busan International Film Festival 2012 - Audience Award
This screening is presented by The Washington Group Special Care Planning Team.
Directed by Chang Jung-chi / Taiwan, 2012 / Chinese / 110 min
PROGRAM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FILM Join us for a conversation with Mario Bonds - an accomplished singer/song writer, author and actor - who is a motivational and inspirational speaker with a dynamic presence.
ReelAbilities, powered by the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, is part of the largest film festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of people with different abilities. The 4th annual Greater DC festival will feature 18 screenings will be held at more than 15 partner locations. Post-screening discussions and special programs bring together the community to explore, embrace and advocate for our friends, neighbors, co-workers, and families.
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LocationCinema Arts Theatre (View)
9650 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22031
United States
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Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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