Thursday November 8th 6:00-7:30pm: Screening of movie “Intelligent Lives”
Presentation will take place at:
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
From award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib comes INTELLIGENT LIVES. INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce. Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional personal story of his son Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the U.S. INTELLIGENT LIVES challenges what it means to be intelligent, and points to a future in which people of all abilities can fully participate in higher education, meaningful employment and intimate relationships.
There is no charge to attend. Free parking. Seating is limited- No child care is provided. Light refreshments will be provided. Register via Email: nextstep@swcccase.org
By Phone: (708) 687-0900 ex 259
Presentation will take place at:
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
From award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib comes INTELLIGENT LIVES. INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce. Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional personal story of his son Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the U.S. INTELLIGENT LIVES challenges what it means to be intelligent, and points to a future in which people of all abilities can fully participate in higher education, meaningful employment and intimate relationships.
There is no charge to attend. Free parking. Seating is limited- No child care is provided. Light refreshments will be provided. Register via Email: nextstep@swcccase.org
By Phone: (708) 687-0900 ex 259
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