March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! In partnership with The Arc of the United States, Menschen is now available for community screenings in local chapters of The Arc. Talk to your local chapter to bring the film to your community!

Three years ago, director Sarah R. Lotfi and producer Anastasia M. Cummings joined forces to bring a very personal story about disability in the last days of WWII. After an incredible film festival run and numerous awards Menschen continues touring the country in partnership with The Arc of the United States. 

The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties (Anniston, AL, USA) Wednesday, March 18, 2015

The Arc of Omaha & Olli Web Center, Inc (Omaha, NE, USA) Thursday, March 26th, 2015doors open at 6:30PM, film screens at 7PM

 Askarben Cinema 2110 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106

Q&A with star & self advocate Connor Long to follow event website

Talk to your local chapter to organize a screening in your area!

One of Menschen's production sound mixers Steve Schwedt has designed and launched Shot Log an innovative new app! At last an #affordableinnovative tool to get your production notes in order! Tell your #editor and#scriptsupervisor today! Get it on AppStore now! #SupportIndieFilm Integrate between #ipad and #iphone

Exciting news! In a few weeks director Sarah R. Lotfi takes off for Iceland to participate in the prestigious #TransatlanticTalentLab in Iceland's RIFF | Reykjavík International Film Festival. We're pleased to announce that Menschen has been selected for the #GoldenEggCompetition and will screen during the festival the week of September 29-October 4th 2014.

Menschen Returns to Denver with The Global Down Syndrome Foundation

Join director Sarah R. Lotfi, producer Anastasia M. Cummings and actor and self-advocate Connor Long in Denver September 4th for a 'Night at the Movies' presented by The Global Down Syndrome Foundation and The Denver Film Society. View the film in stunning hi-resolution in 5.1 surround sound & join in the Q&A. Tickets $20 includes dinner buffet.

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm • 6:00pm - 7:15pm - Reception with Dinner Buffet, Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and Drinks • 7:15pm - Film with Global Down Syndrome Foundation Introduction • 8:00pm - Q&A with Director Sarah Lotfi, Producer Anastasia Cumming, and Actor Connor Long

Location Sie FilmCenter - Henderson Lounge and Maria and Tommaso Maglione Theater 2510 E. Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80206

Contact events@globaldownsyndrome.org or 303-468-6663 if you have any questions.

Menschen, a film in partnership with The Arc. 

Rediscover the story behind Menschen through the all new theatrical trailer featuring original music from the film by Daniel Vendt. Join us for the #LosAngeles #TheatricalRelease this weekend August 15-17th in 6 exclusive screenings at 11AM and 12PM in the Nuart Theatre Q&A with director Sarah R. Lotfi & producer Anastasia M. Cummings! In partnership with The Arc

We are pleased to announce Menschen’s partnership with The Arc of the United States as we share this untold story on disability in WWII. Through theatrical release, we hope to qualify our film for consideration in the upcoming Awards season! 

Please come join director Sarah R. Lotfi and producer Anastasia M. Cummings in Los Angeles for Menschen’s theatrical release at Landmark’s Nuart Theatre, on August 15th, 16th, & 17th, at 11AM and 12PM with filmmaker Q&A to follow!

Tickets for the screening are $5, with proceeds benefiting The Arc and their work representing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

https://tickets.landmarktheatres.com/ SELECT Nuart Theater from choices for Los Angeles

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Today is the 70th anniversary of #DDay. We can never forget the courage of the Allied Forces on the Beaches of Normandy that forever changed the course of WWII. The aftermath of those events set the stage for the story of our film Menschen.

Last night, Menschen's filmmakers received the Joe Schipiacasse “Do the Right Thing Award” for championing the value of life in the aftermath of the Holocaust at The Arc of the Pikes Peak Region annual awards dinner among many outstanding individuals in our community who have strived to enhance the qualify of life for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our community. Director Sarah R. Lotfi and producer Anastasia M. Cummings receive commemorative awards celebrating the lasting impact of the film's message.

Menschen's director sarahrlotfi at @UN shares #independentfilm @menschenmovie at #MoviesaGlobalPassion with wipo for #worldipday with moderator Michelle Woods and Lucinda Longcroft

Historian & WWII re-enactor Greg Kyle, Menschen's film producer Anastasia M. Cummings and star Connor Long in Denver at the Achieve with Us Film Festival by the ARC of Colorado!