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Crip Camp Film - Oct 12

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$5.00 each

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Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a 2020 American documentary film directed, written, and co-produced by Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht. 
Executive producers: Barack and Michelle Obama  

Join LEAP for a viewing as part of the Celebrating Inclusion Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Kamloops.

P hoto: Tourism Kamloops

Your ticket will include a popcorn, a drink, and a donation to Speak Up Self Advocacy (SUSA)

LEAP is making a conscious effort to be more inclusive and welcoming for students who may have barriers or challenges that may make it difficult to participate in our activities.

Participants are invited to meet at Frick & Frack restaurant for a discussion after the movie. LEAP will buy nachos to share with the group.


Enjoy casual conversation. Meet new people. Discuss ideas. This is a great opportunity for ESL students to practice English speaking and listening skills.


We would love to brainstorm ideas to make our activities more accessible. Suggestions on how we can adapt to accommodate different challenges and barriers would be greatly appreciated.

It is possible to adapt activities to accommodate different situations.
Watch this inspirational video of Rick Hansen bungee jumping in a wheelchair!

LEAP is working with different organizations including the Speak Up Self-Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA) to plan more events such as the Amazing Race to Inclusion. (See the CFJC News story with video)



Itinerary
12:00pm Meet at TRU Bus Exchange (Take city bus #7 or #9)
12:30pm Meet at Paramount Theatre Downtown
1:00pm Movie , popcorn and soft drink
2:30pm Discussion after the movie
3:00pm Nachos and conversation




About the movie:

No one at Camp Jened could’ve imagined that those summers in the woods together would be the beginnings of a revolution.

In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp “for the handicapped” (a term no longer used) in the Catskills, exploded those confines. Jened was their freewheeling Utopia, a place with summertime sports, smoking and make-out sessions awaiting everyone, and campers experienced liberation and full inclusion as  human beings. Their bonds endured as many migrated West to Berkeley, California — a hotbed of activism where friends from Camp Jened realized that disruption, civil disobedience, and political participation could change the future for millions.

Crip Camp is the story of one group of people and captures one moment in time. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of other equally important stories from the Disability Rights Movement that have not yet received adequate attention. We are committed to using the film’s platform to amplify additional narratives in the disability rights and disability justice communities – with a particular emphasis on stories surrounding people of color and other intersectionally marginalized communities. We stand by the creed of nothing about us, without us. For too long, too many were excluded, and it is time to broaden the number of voices and share the mic.

Film Industry in Kamloops
The film industry in Kamloops, British Columbia, has been growing steadily in recent years. This vibrant city, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, has become an attractive location for filmmakers looking for diverse backdrops. Kamloops offers a mix of urban settings, scenic rivers, and mountainous terrain, making it suitable for various genres.

The local government has been supportive, providing incentives for productions and facilitating permits. The city hosts several film festivals, such as the Kamloops Film Festival, which showcases local talent and independent films. Additionally, the presence of film schools and training programs helps foster local talent, contributing to the industry’s growth. As a result, Kamloops is increasingly recognized as a budding hub for film production in the region.

Filmed in Kamloops
Many productions have been filmed in Kamloops including: The A-Team, 2012, The Twilight Saga "Eclipse", Power Rangers, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, Firewall with Harrison Ford, Bird on a Wire with Mel Gibson & Goldie Hawn, Jurassic World Dominion with Chris Pratt.

List of current a past productions filmed in Kamloops