December Cinema Club Program at the BA
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On the occasion of the International Day of People with Disabilities, which takes place on 3 December every year, the Arts and Multimedia Library will screen a selection of movies that convey the challenges and difficulties people with special needs face in their lives.
Thursday, 5 December 2019
1:00 pm
The King's Speech (2010)
Directed by: Tom Hooper
The film tells the true story of King George VI, who suffered from a speech impediment. He is unexpectedly crowned as a king after his brother abdicated the throne. Against all odds, he manages to overcome his speech impediment with the help of an Australian speech therapist.
The film is in English with English closed-captions.
113 mins
DVD 2361 (2010)
Thursday, 12 December 2019
1:00 pm
Forrest Gump (1994)
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
The film narrates the epic journey of Forrest Gump, a young man with limited intelligence. Despite all the struggles he has endured, he pushes toward success, and eventually his life turns around.
The film is in English with English closed-captions.
141 mins
DVD 1471 (2006)
Thursday, 19 December 2019
1:00 pm
The Miracle Worker (2000)
Directed by: Nadia Tass
The film is based on the life story of Helen Keller, who has been unable to speak, hear, or see since childhood. Against all odds, her devoted tutor leads her out of solitude and helps integrate her into the world.
The film is in English with English closed-captions.
90 mins
DVD 2148 (2000)
Thursday, 26 December 2019
1:00 pm
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Directed by: Ron Howard
A human drama about the struggle of John Nash, an American genius mathematician who struggled most of his life with schizophrenia. Against all odds, he succeeds in realizing his dream with his wife’s support.
The film is in English with English closed-captions.