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TOUCH OF THE LIGHT presented by Gold Coast International Film Festival

Join the Gold Coast International Film Festival for previews of the best new independent films and studio releases, followed by Q&As with filmmakers and industry professionals.

Tickets $15 in advance ($10 students)/$20 at the door

For more information and tickets, call (516) 829-2570 or visit http://goldcoastfilmfestival.org/furman.

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The true story of Huang Yu-Siang, who stars as himself. When Siang moves from rural Taiwan to attend university, the blind piano prodigy finds himself overwhelmed by both the big city and the competitive university. When he meets Jie, a beautiful beverage vendor who dreams of being a dancer, they form a quick friendship and find encouragement in each other.

Q&A with Fr. John R. Sheehan. Fr. John R. Sheehan, SJ is a Jesuit priest, and Chairman of the Xavier Society for the Blind. A member of Actors’ Equity since 1972, he worked in professional theatre and broadcasting for ten years before joining the Jesuits.

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Presented in collaboration with the ReelAbilities Film Festival. ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. For more about ReelAbilities and accessibility information, visit ny.reelabilities.org.

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