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Gala Events

OPENING NIGHT

OPENING NIGHT FILM
being Michelle
 

Directed by Atin Mehra

BEING MICHELLE is an award-winning documentary film about a deaf woman with autism who survived incarceration and abuse and now uses her artwork to depict the trauma she endured and heal from her past.

Festive Attire Encouraged

Separate ticket required.

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5:00pm

Photos &VIP Reception

Light Hors d'oeuvres

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6:30 pm

Opening Film

"being michelle"

with Q & A 

Moderator: Rosie O'Donnell

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9:00pm

Dessert Reception

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Artist/ Story Consultant: Michelle Ricks

Director:  Atin Mehra

Director of Photography: Atin Mehra

Products: Atin Mehra, Mae Thornton Mehra

Executive Producer: Delbert Whetter

Impact Advisor: Dr. Mei Kennedy

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CLOSING NIGHT
AWARDS CEREMONY GALA

CLOSING NIGHT
AWARDS GALA 

Performances by

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Beautiful the Artist

Justin Perez

Keith Sho Roc Brown

Orel Barajas

TL Forsberg

Urban Jazz Dance Company

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Festive Attire Encouraged

Separate ticket required.

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TL-Forsberg_edited.jpg
Orel Barajas_edited.jpg

INCLUDED:

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5:00 pm

Photos &VIP Reception

Light Hors d'oeuvres

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7:00 pm

Award Ceremony

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Special Guests

Performers and Presenters

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9:00 pm

Post-Awards Dessert Mixer

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