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Imperfect

IMPERFECT, THE FILM (2021) is an unrated documentary and has a run time of 78 minutes. This film will screen at Cinema Touching Disability on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Just added, live performances with IMPERFECT:

• Friday evening, come out early for a pre-show dance with Body Shift Collective (right)! They'll be gracing us with a pop-up performance at 5:45 in front of the Drafthouse, before theater doors open at 6.
• Friday after we screen IMPERECT, stick around for some selections from Austin's own inclusive theater company, TILT Performance Group! Tilt is gearing up for their world premiere of Strange Faces on October 28, but you can get a sneak peak of this exciting new musical at Cinema Touching Disability!

Synopsis

IMPERFECT is a story of artists who live and perform with the uniqueness of disability, having been denied their place in the spotlight.

IMPERFECT follows Phamaly, a Denver theatre company for disabled actors, as they mount a production of the legendary musical, Chicago. In the opening scene, we’re introduced to the company’s director and the film’s co-director, Regan Linton, starting her day in her wheelchair. Following the production from casting through opening night, we meet actors with disabilities ranging from spinal cord injury to Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral palsy to autism, who tailor their performances to their individual strengths and uniqueness as disabled artists.

Capturing the raw, honest stories of these actors both inside the production and outside the theatre in their everyday lives, IMPERFECT reveals a rare behind-the-scenes look at talented artists who push to succeed as professional performers, no matter the obstacles. Showcasing the joy, humor, and talent of all involved, this award-winning documentary focuses on the importance of the disability community telling their own story and highlighting people who have historically been denied their place in the spotlight.

Trailer

imperfect TRAILER from Fast Forward Films, LLC on Vimeo.

Further Reading

• IMPERFECT, THE FILM homepage