Gold Coast Int'l Film Festival presents MARIE'S STORY

Join the Gold Coast International Film Festival for previews of the best new independent films and studio releases, followed by Q&As with filmmakers and industry professionals.

Based on real-life events that took place in the late nineteenth century, Marie’s Story follows the story of a deaf and blind fourteen-year-old girl who can’t communicate with the outside world. Despite the advice of a doctor who believes she is “dumb,” Marie’s father cannot bring himself to commit her to an asylum. Out of despair, he takes her to an institute where nuns take care of young deaf women. Her Mother Superior’s skepticism notwithstanding, Sister Marguerite, a young nun, takes Marie under her wing and does everything she can to bring her to open up to her surroundings.

Featuring a conversation with Susan Ruzenski and Chris Woodfill of the Helen Keller National Center.

Screening takes place at Bow Tie Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck

Tickets $15 in advance ($10 students) / $20 at the door

For tickets & info, visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org or call 516-829-2570