INTELLIGENT LIVES, by Award-winning filmmaker, Dan Habib, stars three young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie, who challenge perceptions of intelligence and create a life of possibilities, as they navigate high school, college and the workforce. Academy Award-winning Chris Cooper narrates.
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"A Taste of ReelAbilities" is an opportunity to showcase films which celebrate and appreciate the authentic stories, talents, and the artistic expressions of people with disabilities.
TalkBack to the Film: A Virtual Event with Micah Fialka-Feldman
Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Micah Fialka-Feldman, featured in Intelligent Lives, is a self-advocate, teaching assistant, outreach coordinator and disability rights advocate. Micah won a lawsuit against Oakland University, was appointed by President Obama to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and currently co-teaches classes at Syracuse University.
