Presented as part of the 18th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, running April 23-30 in venues throughout NY, NJ+Online. |
Visit: ReelAbilities.org/newyork for full festival information.

The Ark is wheelchair accessible and the film will be presented with open captions. Audio description is available through the All4Access app. Additional accessibility accommodations are available upon request. Please contact Annie at abridson@shamesjcc.org before Monday, April 20 for any accessibility requests or inquiries.

Films we are showing:

THE BLIND REGGAETONERA

Director: River Zhihui Zhang  |  Runtime: 27:00  |  Country: United States  |  Language: English  |  Year: 2026

SYNOPSIS

A blind reggaeton artist defies societal expectations to pursue her musical dreams while mentoring young disabled students. THE BLIND REGGAETONERA challenges perceptions of ability, illustrating how passion and determination transcend physical limitations. Through personal triumphs and creative expression, the film celebrates empowerment, representation, and the impact of role models within disabled communities. Audiences witness both the artistic