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Heard it Through the Blueberry Vine. Phillip McFarland. US. 2024. 59:44. UK & European Premiere. DDD. FF. Holly Holiday moved to the big city to pursue her dream of being a counselor. But when a mysterious phone call comes from her hometown of Blueberry Hill, she returns to meet new and old friends, develops a relationship with a local Deaf boy, and helps solve the mystery of the Great Vine Animal Shelter disappearances.

In the following programme of three hard-hitting dramas, Deaf and Disabled children and adults defy society’s expectations. All films are captioned, any additional accessibility features are noted in the programme. Warning: this programme includes scenes of violence and abuse and adult language.

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Fly. Cole Vallis. USA. 2024. 8:51. International Premiere. D. F. An impressionistic coming of age drama about a Deaf child who must save her mother from a sticky situation.

Spectrum. Rick Stanton. UK. 2024. 30:48s. D. F. Set in East London and shot in black and white, Spectrum explores the life of Steve, a man with autism, as he navigates a world that often isolates him. Along the way, Steve redefines what it means to be a superhero, facing challenges with courage, resilience, and deep humanity. https://rickstanton.co.uk/spectrum

Baby. James Di Martino. Australia. 2024. 19 m. UK Premiere. D. F. A young woman with Down Syndrome sets out on a quest to get pregnant and have a baby.

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