Join the Institute on Disabilities for a screening of YOU. SLEEP. STAY. plus a conversation with filmmaker David Grabias and special guests.
YOU. SLEEP. STAY. invites audiences into the world of Fred, a Deaf, intellectually and developmentally disabled elder who has spent over 70 years in Polk State Center in Polk, PA. As the institution is set to close, and Fred prepares to leave the only home he has known since he was a young child, the film immerses viewers in the rhythms of his daily life—his experience of time, his connections with others, and the unique ways he navigates language and community.
More than just an observational portrait, YOU. SLEEP. STAY. offers a deeply felt exploration of what it means to belong, to care, and to bear witness. Through a rich cinematic approach that prioritizes presence and empathy, the film challenges audiences to reflect on the ways we build institutions, forge family bonds, and show up for our communities.
April 16 at Charles Library
Wednesday, April 16 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Charles Library at Temple University
1st Floor Event Space
1900 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122 (Please enter through Polett Walk.)
Temple University Maps and Directions
- 9 am: Doors open / coffee served
- 9:30 am: Welcome
- 9:45 am: Film Screening
- 11:45 am: Conversation with filmmaker David Grabias and special guests
Accessibility
- Event is wheelchair accessible.
- Film is captioned and ASL interpreted.
- Panel discussion will be ASL interpreted and CART captioned.
Viewer Advisory
This film includes archival material that reflects historical language used to describe disability. That language is considered offensive today. Though we recognize the difficulty of this language, it is included because it sheds light on the origins of stigma that has been experienced by people with disabilities.