Stand Clear of the Closing Doors

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USA, English/Spanish, Open Captions, 107 minutes

A Special Jury Prize Winner at the Tribeca Film Festival, Stand Clear of the Closing Doors is a cinematic odyssey that explores the world as seen through the eyes of a young boy with autism and his family who struggles to make that world a better place for him. After a particularly difficult day, 13-year old Ricky escapes into the NYC subway system where he loses track of space and time in the massive, underground labyrinth. Frantically, his immigrant family searches for him, coming together and falling apart in the process.

"Wonderfully witty and understated...A small miracle of a film." New York Times

Watch Stand Clear of the Closing Doors trailer here.

Supplemental programming:

Welcome by John Lovelace, UPMC Health Plan.

The film's director, Sam Fleischner, and star, Jesus Sanchez-Velez, will speak following the film.

Following the program, please join us for a dessert reception including vegan, Kosher, and gluten-free options. 

Online ticket sales for this event will close at noon on October 30th. Tickets can be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to show time.  Cash only.

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