In 1995, documentary filmmaker Henry Corra gave his 12 year old autistic son George a video camera to document his own life. The film that emerged over the next year, as father and son filmed side by side, is a gorgeously rendered portrait of George Corra; it is also a film that challenges our cultural demand for order and sense. Originally commissioned by HBO, George was swiftly dropped by the network, disappointed that the charming and whip-smart George was not "autistic enough." Left to his own resources, Corra continued making the film, allowing the viewer more and more access to George's world, the world around him, and how the two mingle. Upon seeing the final product, HBO wanted to buy the film back; Corra agreed on the condition that the scenes of the network dropping the project be left intact. George will screen at 911 with Uncle Eugene, by Aaron Lubarsky, a short film that, like George, illustrates our tendency to rigidly define what is "normal" and marginalize all that eludes the category.

"A gritty, low-fi documentary about Manhattan's street booksellers which abounds in fascinating detail. The director and narrator, Jason Rosette, shows how bookselling is the kissing cousin of another urban art form: drug dealing. Both require a knowledge of profitable corner locations, an experienced eye for for potential addicts, and a steady supply of mood-altering substances. In the case of books, you want to be holding works by Carlos Casteneda and Kurt Vonnegut, perennial best sellers on the street. It's a hardscrabble existence: most street booksellers do not vend stolen books; they rely on church fairs, garbage-picking, and the state of New Jersey-"land of the two dollar book." Unlike most war pics, the underdogs don't win in the end: Mayor Giuliani's quality-of-life campaign dispersend much of the community captured here. " - New Yorker, Michael Agger - "A fascinating, often hilarious portrait of their stubbornly independent lifestyle..." - Time Out Magazine, Mike D'Angelo

Seattle's longest running Open Screening. Bring your tapes on VHS cued up and ready to go. No longer than 10 minutes please.

For the first time in television history, youth have created their own Television series distributed via satellite! Access Orbit provides a forum for young people to express themselves. The series looks at a range of issues that affect young people: family relationships, immigration, police brutality, homelessness, globalization, sex, gang culture, and homophobia. Come to 911 to see what young people from around the country are producing! Access Orbit is a project of Paper Tiger TV in association with Manhattan Neighborhood Network's Youth Channel, Deep Dish Satellite Network, and Free Speech TV. Each one hour program addresses themes chosen by youth from around the U.S.. See a Access Orbit Trailer

Come to the 911 member's social to watch videos and enjoy refreshing beverages. 911 staff members will put together a highlight screening of fiscal sponsorship and member produced projects. If you're a member who would like to present your work at the Spring Social contact us screenings@911media.org. It's a great opportunity check out the center and meet the whole gang!

see pictures from the last members social