The Sprout Touring Film Festival

The Sprout Touring Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind film festival that Arc Northland is bringing to Teatro Zuccone August 4 from New York City. Sprout includes independent films that either star or are created by individuals with developmental disabilities. People with developmental disabilities as subjects and performers remain marginalized in the media. This festival aims to raise their profile and break down stereotypes by showcasing works of all genres featuring this population. In addition, "Variation of Vision" is a collaborative art show including local artists with disabilities affiliated with the Arrowhead Alliance of Artists with Disabilities, CHOICE, unlimited Arts Program and Udac’s Art Junction. Audio description will be provided by Kristy Miller for the exhibit. Films will be screened in two different programs at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per ticket (per program) or two tickets for both programs for $8. Films are captioned. For more information, call Laura Birnbaum-Singler, 218-726-4725, or visit www.arcnorthland.org.