Watertown Commission on Disability

From Ruth Kahn of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston:

“Outsider: The Life and Art of Judith Scott”
Sat, Jun 23, 12:30 pm
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Remis Auditorium
ASL interpreted by Wendy Jehlen and Esther Leonard
Open captioned
MFA members, seniors, and students $8; general admission $9

The MFA Film Program is proud to present a special screening of
Betsy Bayha’s documentary about the life of Judith Scott, a Deaf woman with disabilities, who, after a life of institutionalization,
has become a celebrated fiber artist.  Lorri Berenberg, Director of the Berenberg Gallery and Rae Edelson, Director of Gateway Arts, Vinfen Service, will be present for a discussion that will follow screening.

“This is a film of discovery and transformation. It is the story of
one woman’s journey from a lifetime of institutionalization and displacement to a place of personal empowerment through art. Judith Scott’s story challenges many of our society’s notions – about human worth, human ability and human potential. Through her story and her art we learn that people are capable of  achieving astonishing success – if only they have the opportunity to express themselves in a way that is appropriate and right for them.” – Director Betsy Bayha

To purchase tickets, visit: http://www.mfa.org/calendar/event.asp?
eventkey=28264&date=6/23/2007.
Or, call TTY: (617) 369-3393 or Voice: (617) 369-3306