Gold Coast Arts and Great Neck Library are proud to partner with the 18th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York to present a FREE program of short films!
Date: April 27, 2026
Time: 2:00pm
Place: Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY
This is a free event, but you must RSVP to secure your seat. To save your seat click HERE.
This event is presented as part of the 18th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, running April 23-30 in venues throughout NY+Online.
ReelAbilities Film Festival is the world’s leading film festival dedicated to advancing disability representation, accessibility, and inclusion through the power of storytelling. Each year, ReelAbilities presents a curated selection of feature films, documentaries, and shorts that challenge stereotypes, expand perspectives, and highlight authentic lived experiences. Visit: ReelAbilities.org for full festival information.
INCLUDED SHORT FILMS:
Key Of Genius
Daniel Persitz | United States | 2025 | 12:24 min
The incredible true story of a blind, autistic boy and a piano teacher determined to unlock his musical genius. Based on the book “In the Key of Genius: The Extraordinary Life of Derek Paravicini” by Adam Ockelford.
Talk
Jessica L. Perlman | 2025 | 2 min
A deaf man needs the help of a translator to get his air conditioning repaired.
Late Diagnosis
Matthew Baltar | United States | 2023 | 3:35 min
Matt often didn’t recognize himself in photos and never really understood why, until one day his loss of hearing helped him see more clearly. This educational video breaks down what living with auditory processing disorder can feel like, as well as the complicated feelings that come with this and other diagnoses.
Rearranged
Liz Whitmere | Canada | 2025 | 12 min
A feud between a hospice cleaner and a blind resident takes a turn when a mischievous act sparks something neither could have expected.
White Nine
Nilou Safinya | United States | 2025 | 29 min
After three teen boys suffered devastating spinal cord injuries in the 1960s, they formed a profound bond and dedicated their lives to leading the independent living movement in Massachusetts. White Nine follows the story of these three survivalists turned activists and their fight for their civil rights.