YOU. SLEEP. STAY Documentary Screening
February 1, 2:00 p.m. CT
Held at BridgesTN, 935 Edgehill Ave., Nashville.
Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and Bridges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Admission is FREE, but space is limited. There will be light refreshments available, and advance registration is appreciated.
RSVP HERE: https://form.jotform.com/260085609038155
The documentary YOU. SLEEP. STAY., directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker David Grabias, invites audiences into the world of Fred, a Deaf, intellectually and developmentally disabled elder who has spent over 70 years in Polk State Center in Polk, PA. As the institution is set to close, and Fred prepares to leave the only home he has known since he was a young child, the film immerses viewers in the rhythms of his daily life — his experience of time, his connections with others, and the unique ways he navigates language and community.
More than just an observational portrait, YOU. SLEEP. STAY. offers a deeply felt exploration of what it means to belong, to care, and to bear witness. Through a rich cinematic approach that prioritizes presence and empathy, the film challenges audiences to reflect on the ways we build institutions, forge family bonds, and show up for our communities.
Email info@bridgesfordeafandhh.org or call 615-248-8828 (voice) or 615-290-5147 (videophone) for more information.