Join Us on June 20th!

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Facing the Falls shares the story of international disability rights advocate and United Nations humanitarian, Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan's 12-day expedition through the Grand Canyon. Diagnosed with an aggressive, muscle-wasting disease, Cara's journey to live an extraordinary life and shatter stigma against people living with disabilities serves as a reminder that we must continuously challenge our biases and perceptions, striving to build safer and more inclusive spaces for all.

Following the screening, disability advocate and Cineplex Vice President Rayhan Azmat will join Cara for a fireside chat. Together, they’ll explore themes from the film and spark important conversations on disability, inclusion, and challenging stigmas.

Proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to supporting underserved and under-respresented children with disabilities and their families. At SMILE Canada, we witness daily how families experience exclusion from essential support due to significant communication, information, and attitudinal barriers. We work towards dismantling these barriers so that children receive the timely and critical disability-related care necessary for their wellbeing.

Doors open at 7:00 PM. The event will begin at 7:30 PM
Complimentary popcorn and drinks with be provided to all guests

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About Cara

Cara Yar Khan is a disability rights expert and professional speaker who served as senior advisor on disability issues at the U.S. Department of State. As CEO of The Purple Practice in New York, she builds disability-inclusive partnerships and investments, advocating that no organization can overlook the talent and market impact of people with disabilities. Her global career began in 2001 with the UN World Food Programme in Ecuador and includes roles with Dell Technologies in Panama and UNICEF in Angola, China, Madagascar, Mozambique, Thailand, and Haiti. Her TED Women talk, The Beautiful Balance Between Courage and Fear, has nearly 3 million views and is translated into 27 languages.

Please note, the Eventbrite confirmation does not provide admission into the Lightbox cinemas. Upon arrival, please visit the SMILE Canada registration in the Main Atrium at TIFF Lightbox where you will be given printed tickets for cinema admission.