ReelAbilities Screening: Lucas, an endangered human species

Name: ReelAbilities Screening: Lucas, an endangered human species
Start: 2025-10-29T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-29T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Columbus College of Art & Design - CCAD

Schedule

Wed Oct 29 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Columbus College of Art & Design - CCAD | Columbus, OH

ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus and CCAD present a screening of Lucas, an endangered human species by Éli Laliberté. After the film we will have a discussion with the Filmmaker.
Registration: Space is limited so make sure you register for your free tickets to reserve your seat. https://events.humanitix.com/apo-lucas-screening
Feature Film:
Lucas, an endangered human species
Schedule of events:
6:00 PM: film screening begins
7:30 PM: Talkback with director Éli Laliberté
Where:
Columbus College of Art & Design
Canzani Center Screening Room
60 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43215
Access: Open captions will be provided. We will also have headphones on hand for a sensory-friendly experience.
Parking: Attendees can park in the CCAD lot to the East of Canzani for the duration of the event.
Film Description: In Canada, prenatal screening to detect Down syndrome is offered to all expectant mothers. Since the government program was rolled out in Quebec in 2010, approximately 95% of pregnancies in which Down syndrome was detected have been terminated. As the father of a young man with Down syndrome, documentary filmmaker Éli Laliberté asks: “Should we be imagining a world without Down syndrome?” In addition to trying to find an answer to his question, this film is a behind-the-curtain look at the universe of Down syndrome. Beyond introducing viewers to extraordinary human beings around the world and their contributions to humankind, the documentary is full of love, compassion and humour, and raises a valid question about the value of human life, one without a straightforward answer.
Director: Éli Laliberté
Year: 2024
Running Time: 87 min
Discussion: After the film join us for a talkback with director, Éli Laliberté
Image Description: Poster for screening of Lucas, An Endangered Human Species on October 29, 2025 from 6:00-8PM. Join us for a FREE Screening and a discussion after the film! At Columbus College of Art and Design Screening Room 60 Cleveland Ave. Sponsored by Art Possible Ohio, Ohio Arts Council, GCAC, Harry C. Moores and The Columbus Foundation. In partnership with CCAD.
Questions? Contact Nikki Swift at [email protected] or call 380.799(MAKE)