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Bright Lights Film Series: ‘Crutch’

March 24, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - March 25, 2021 @ 9:00 pm EDT

Two decades of exclusive access, plus a lifetime of archival footage, depict Bill Shannon from his early years, to his rise as an award-winning dancer and cutting-edge performance artist whose work finds outlet at prestigious venues worldwide. Crutch examines Shannon’s controversial street performances as he exposes the hidden world of assumptions disabled people encounter in public, on a daily basis. While the film questions his early exploitation of strangers’ good Samaritan impulses, it also marvels at Shannon’s ability to create solutions and empower others to navigate similar challenges. From childhood “cripple” to international provocateur, Crutch is an emotional story of an artist’s struggle to be understood. Discussion with directors Sacchi Cunningham and Chandler Evans, protagonist Bill Shannon, and Dance Umbrella co-founder Jeremy Alliger ‘75 to follow.

Co-presented with ReelAbilities Boston, the Boston Underground Film Festival and the Boston Women’s Film Festival. Directed by Sachi Cunningham and Chandler Evans, documentary, English, 98 minutes, USA, 2020.

Registration takes place through the ArtsEmerson website starting at noon on Wednesdays. All conversations will take place on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. EST and will stream to Cinesend. In order to facilitate more engagement with these conversations, everyone will have the option to join via Zoom and interact with guests directly. More information on how to access films and conversations can be viewed on the Bright Lights website.

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Start:
March 24, 2021 @ 8:00 pm EDT
End:
March 25, 2021 @ 9:00 pm EDT
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Website:
https://websites.emerson.edu/brightlights/

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