Beth El Hebrew Congregation, in partnership with Agudas Achim Congregation

2024 ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern VA Film & Discussion

Sponsored by Beth El’s Disability Inclusion Committee & Brotherhood and Agudas Achim’s  Disability Inclusion Committee.  For more information, contact: Jeanne Holden jeanneholden@yahoo.com

OKAY! (THE ASD BAND FILM)

Directed by Mark Bone

86 Min | English | Canada | 2022 | Documentary

Four talented autistic musicians come together through their shared love of music and form the ASD Band. Rawan, Jackson, Spenser, and Ron shatter stereotypes about people with autism spectrum disorder and navigate a world where they are often misunderstood. As they write, record, and perform their first album, they find strength in each other and the music.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuqE0NeU05M&t=8s

Featured Guest: Melissa Heifetz, Executive Director, The Arc of Northern VA