On the coast of Kenya, where people impacted by disability are often shunned and viewed as cursed, three determined teenagers set out to challenge their community’s long-held stigma and climb Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.
In 2015, Kupenda for the Children accompanied 3 Kenyan teens on their climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. Join us to hear the story of those who have overcome immense challenges to prove that disability is not inability.
On March 22, the Reel Abilities Film Festival is hosting a showing of the 1-hour film about this powerful project. See the trailer here.
After, we'll have a panel discussion with Cynthia Bauer and Leonard Mbonani, (co-founders of Kupenda) and the Kenyan youth who hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro. The filmmaker, Phil Knowlton, and one of the guides, Julia Spruance, will also join the panel.
Then join us for a fun reception at the Hamilton Restaurant and Bar (which is right next to the theater). We'll have appetizers, a cash bar, and a chance to mingle with the film stars!
Film entry is free but space is limited so please RSVP to this invitation!
Please share this invitation and the trailer on social media and with your friends, family and colleagues!
Note: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully engage. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact kupenda@kupenda.org.
Film entry is free but please RSVP to this invitation!
Phone: 9786261625
Email: kupenda@kupenda.org
Additional time info:
2:00-3:10 Film Screening at the Coolidge Corner Theater3:10-4:00 Panel Discussion with the filmmaker, Kenyan hikers and Kupenda founders4:00- Reception at Hamilton's Restaurant (next to the theater)
2020/03/22 - 2020/03/22
Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully engage. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact kupenda@kupenda.org.