The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families is proud to host the film screening premier of the new documentary “The R Word: The Power of Words and the Power of Love” with filmmaker Amanda Lukoff at presentations on Tuesday March 3 and Wednesday, March 4.
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at Glenbard West, 670 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn join us as we view this award winning documentary and hear from Lukoff, the film’s director, executive producer, and writer .
Amanda Lukoff, Film Director
Lukoff grew up advocating for her sister Gabrielle, especially whenever she heard the word “retard.” In her powerful film Lukoff unravels the history and lasting effects of this ugly label through the lens of her sibling experience. The film is a purposeful look into the lasting implications of the “R word,” exposing the current attitudes and perceptions about people who live with intellectual and developmental challenges. The R-Word is an unflinching, heartwarming, humorous, and hopeful journey through our shared human experience. Words matter. Attitude matters. Every human being has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Amanda Lukoff is the co-founder with her husband Danny of Thorough Productions in Washington DC.
There will be two additional presentations of this film:
· At 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 4 at the District 41 Central Services Office, 793, N. Main Street in Glen Ellyn Amanda Lukoff will showcase her film and lead a discussion specifically targeting parents, caregivers, and teachers of children ages 3 to 8.
· At noon on Wednesday, March 4 at Glenbard South, 23W200 Butterfield Road in Glen Ellyn there will be a repeat showing of the film, with a discussion lead by Amanda Lukoff to follow.
These free events are open to the public and will coincide with the national “End the R Word” Campaign. Students are encouraged to attend.
Continuing professional development units are available.
