Join ReelAbilities Houston for the fourth night of ReelFilm 2025 as we celebrate the lives and struggles of two remarkable men whose talents and journeys inspire.
The evening will feature two powerful films, To My Father and Dear Ani, each shedding light on unique stories of disability, resilience, and artistry.
SWAMP is honored to partner with the ReelAbilities Film Festival as a Community Partner.
To My Father
Director: Sean Schiavolin
Disability Represented: Deafness, Paralysis
Description: In March 2022, Troy Kotsur became the first Deaf man to win the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for CODA. This short film explores the influence of his father, Troy’s “hero,” and the emotional journey behind the speech that moved millions.
Dear Ani
Director: Micah Levin
Disability Represented: Mental Illness, Mental Health
Description: This documentary follows the extraordinary and obsessive correspondence of songwriter Keith Wasserman with music icon Ani DiFranco. Dear Ani is a captivating odyssey of music, art, and mania.