Documentary Program: JIZOLIBIDO

US Premiere
Director: Yoshiaki Kasatani
61 mins | Documentary | Japan | Japanese

Atelier Yamanami is a care facility for the disabled located in Koka, Shiga Prefecture in Japan. Currently, 88 users are registered as artists, all of whom possess a unique way of expressing themselves through various media and whose works are highly valued abroad. This documentary explores these artists’ “relationship between their mental states and their art.”

Screens with
Morgan
6 mins | USA
Director: Eiko Fan, Aidan Un

Morgan has very limited mobility. He can swing his feet a little, and he moves his middle finger to paint large paintings. He cannot speak but his eyes can direct the computer to tell what he wants to say a little. His paintings speak of his unique ability and intention to express himself.

Director Eiko Fan expected in attendance with film subject Morgan.