Two young women sit on a bench in an alley. One wears glasses and a plaid shirt, looking thoughtfully at the other, who has long braids and a pink shirt while gazing upwards. A blue dumpster and graffiti are visible in the background.
Still image from Once More, Like Rain Man. Two young women sit on a bench in an alley. One wears glasses and a plaid shirt, looking thoughtfully at the other, who has long braids and a pink shirt while gazing upwards. A blue dumpster and graffiti are visible in the background.
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Presented in collaboration with ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York

This show features mature content and themes and is recommended for those ages 13 and up.

As part of this year’s Big Umbrella Festival, Lincoln Center continues its collaboration with the ReelAbilities Film Festival, the largest festival in the world dedicated to showcasing ground-breaking films by and about people with disabilities. The week-long series of events is renowned for its wide-ranging international film selection, riveting conversations, and performances, presented annually across NY, NJ and online.

Join us on April 23rd for a virtual screening of Once More, Like Rain Man, talkback with the filmmakers, and a workshop with EPIC Players! An autistic actress and her father navigate stereotypes, independence, and daily life, blending humor and emotional insight. Once More, Like Rain Man captures the challenges and triumphs of neurodiverse experiences. EPIC Players is a non-profit theater company that opens the stage to all types of artists and seeks to shine a light on neurodiverse talent.

Presented as part of the 18th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival, taking place April 23–30 across NYC and online. Full festival line-up and tickets go on sale March 26. For more information about ReelAbilities, visit: ReelAbilities.org/newyork.

This event is a part of the Big Umbrella Festival, welcoming kids, teens, and adults for a series of multi-sensory, interactive, and engaging programming, designed with and for neurodiverse audiences.

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