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3/27 Meaningful Movies in Wallingford: The Barefoot Artist, with Lily Yeh via SKYPE, and a Panel Discussion on the Power of Art

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Friday, March 27, 7:00 PM, Meaningful Movies in Wallingford 5019 Keystone Place N, Seattle, 98103 (at Keystone Church) Join us for this amazing film, followed by LILY YEH (subject of the film) via SKYPE. Plus a Special Seattle-Based Panel of Artists/Activists

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March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month! Did you know that each year, about 2.5 million people have traumatic brain injuries (TBI) of which approximately 50,000 result in death, and over 80,000 suffer permanent disability? The lasting effects can be so severe they can impact a person's mood, personality, career and ability to function independently.During this month, everyone is invited (and encouraged) to raise awareness about traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and support improving the quality of life of those who are affected by it.There are some ideas to get involved in brain injury awareness. Such as sharing your brain injury story, educating yourself about signs and symptoms of Brain injury, reading or watching the personal experiences of members of the brain injury community, and talking to others about brain injury awareness! To get involved, you can also check and volunteer to service for the brain injury community on these websites: braininjuryconnectionsnw.org/volunteer/ ,www.biausa.org/support/volunteer/ , braininjurysvcs.org/volunteer/ and others!Some brain injury related films to check out!The Theory of Everything (telling the story of the life of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and his success in the field of physics)The Diving Bell and The Butterfly (depicting Jean-Dominique Bauby's life after suffering a massive stroke that left him with a condition known as locked-in syndrome)The Crash Reel (telling the story of an Snowboarder Kevin Pearce suffering a traumatic brain injury while training, his struggles through rehabbing, and his desire to return to his favorite sport) ... See MoreSee Less

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Join Meaningful Movies Project at 7:00 PM pst on Tuesday, March 23rd to view this extraordinary film!All Light, Everywhere is an exploration of the shared histories of cameras, weapons, policing and justice. As surveillance technologies become a fixture in everyday life, the film interrogates the complexity of an objective point of view, probing the biases inherent in both human perception and the lens. It follows he biases on how humans see things, focusing primarily on the use of police body cameras.Winner of a Special Jury Award at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.The film is 109 minutes long so grab a snack and join us to watch this informative documentary. ZOOM Link us02web.zoom.us/j/87929718047?pwd=NmwvcmdqdnZEYWJiS0t3ODRZWFhKQT09 Sponsors: Sponsored by East Shore Unitarian Church / Bellevue ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy 50th Anniversary to National Nutrition Month! It is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1973. During this month, everyone is invited (and encouraged) to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy habits.The theme this year is "Fuel for the Future." It focuses on eating with sustainability in mind and protecting the environment as we nourish ourselves. Eatright.org has a list of "50 Ideas to Get Involved in National Nutrition Month®." Some of the items include trying a new fruit or vegetable, trying a meatless meal, and learning about nutrition programs.Some food related films to check out!Fixing Food (telling stories of people who are working to lower our carbon footprint with impactful new ways to gather and prepare the food we need)Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story (follows the story of how the filmmakers and food lovers, Jen and Grant, saved money, reduced wasted food and carbon emissions, and addressed food insecurity)That Sugar Film (brings the industry and the physical effects of sugar into high focus) ... See MoreSee Less

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No plans for this Sunday? Join Meaningful Movies Tacoma & Gig Harbor at 2pm at The Grand Cinema for their final film screening in March! This inspiring film will be followed by a community conversation with TACID, speaking locally on the topics of disabilities and the stigma that is unfortunately still too common.Orchestrating Change Tells the inspiring story of Me2/Orchestra, the only orchestra in the world, created by and for people living with mental illness and those who support them. Co-founded by Ronald Braunstein, once a world-renowned conductor whose career was shattered when his diagnosis of bipolar disorder was made public. The mission of the orchestra is to erase stigma one exhilarating concert at a time. As they rehearse, perform, and prepare for a major concert, these extraordinary musicians have no idea how much the orchestra will change their lives in poignant and powerful ways.Register here: TGC_OrchestratingChange.eventbrite.comSpecial Guests: Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)Sponsors: The Grand Cinema Tacoma ... See MoreSee Less

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The inspiring story of the only orchestra in the world created by and for people living with mental illness and those who support them.

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Happy Down Syndrome Day! A few years back Meaningful Movies Project Manager, Melinda Raebyne, had the honor to create a PSA for the Down Syndrome Community, where she met Holly, Brad and Devon. Three of the most beautiful, caring and inspirational young adults who opened her eyes to the possibility of "what if". The link to the full version is available in the YouTube description. THIS IS ME tells the story of individuals with Down Syndrome who are currently employed. Showing the importance of inclusion and acceptance from childhood which leads to more independent adulthood. “This Is Me” follows a day in the lives of Devon Adelman, Brad Morse and Holly Murahashi who are remarkable young adults breaking the barriers of society’s stigma about those with down syndrome. Their stories will move you, inspire you and remind you that the only limitations are the ones you believe.May your world be full of diverse beautiful people, who enrich your life. #downsyndromeawareness #inclusion #beavoicesuiproductions #melindaraebynefilms #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #downsyndromecommunity #limitless #PerfectAsIAm #meaningfulmoviesproject #raisingawareness #possibilities ... See MoreSee Less

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