Contact: Wendy Milette
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| Screenshot from Running Blind, directed by Ryan Suffern |
- Running Blind, a documentary directed by Ryan Suffern and produced by Frank Marshall, tells the story of a marathon runner who runs a series of 12 marathons blindfolded to raise money for research on Choroideremia, a genetic disease that is threatening his eyesight.
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| Kenza Jared, Director of Travelers |
- First time director Kenza Kadmiry will screen her short film Travelers. Kadmiry was left quadriplegic four years ago, when a texting driver ran into her bike. The film tells the story of a young woman facing an uncertain fate, who gains strength and inspiration with help from a stranger.
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| Jo-Ann Dean from Run With Me |
- Filmmakers Marc Bovee and Jo-Ann Dean will screen a short film, Run With Me to introduce new technology that offers hearing-impaired viewers a better movie-viewing experience. In true salon tradition, an open discussion will be enjoyed between the audience and filmmakers.
The October Salon takes place Thursday, October 17, 2013, from 7:30 – 9:30 pm
The MY HERO Project is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to celebrating the world's heroes. Established in1995, as an alternative to mainstream media, MY HERO has grown into a global, educational resource that hosts the world's largest archive of hero stories (www.myhero.com).
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