Event Details

ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus and Columbus Museum of Art present a screening of "YOU. SLEEP. STAY." by David Grabias. Following the film Daron Larson will reflect on The Art of Empathy: Reflecting Together on Film as a Catalyst for Change.

Feature Film:

YOU. SLEEP. STAY.

Cost:

Free

When:

November 15, 2025 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Schedule of events:

1:00 PM: Daron Larson introduces the The Art of Empathy

1:15 PM: Screening

2:45 PM: The Art of Empathy: Reflecting Together on Film as a Catalyst for Change led by Daron Larson

Where:

Columbus Museum of Art

480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH

Parking:

Street parking is available. The Museum also has an on-site lot with available parking for $7.

Access:

OC, ASL and AD will be provided.

We will also have headphones on hand for a sensory-friendly experience.

Requests for additional accommodations should be made at least two weeks in advance at info@ArtPossibleOhio.org

Film Description:

A rigorous artistic vision that leans into cinema’s ability to create empathy, YOU SLEEP STAY seeks to convey the resonances of a deaf, intellectually and developmentally disabled senior citizen who’s lived in a large State institution for over 70 years -- and now has to move. Exploring his experience of time, community, and language, the feature-length documentary is a story of home and family, of brothers and responsibility, and of the role filmmakers play in participating in reality—not just reflecting it. The first documentary made in a U.S. institution for the developmentally disabled in 50 years, YOU SLEEP STAY transforms filmmaking into a communication machine -- celebrating Fred's unique language, immersing audiences in his universe, and highlighting society’s failure to provide adequate resources for his community.

Discussion:

Following the film Daron Larson will reflect on The Art of Empathy: Reflecting Together on Film as a Catalyst for Change

Join us for a safe and supportive conversation as we delve into the themes presented in You. Sleep. Stay. This facilitated discussion aims to provide a space for participants to express their feelings, share insights, and explore personal responses to the documentary. Mindfulness Coach Daron Larson will introduce an emotional regulation strategy inspired by the cinematic process. Following the screening, he will invite participants to discuss the difference between moving and manipulating an audience, where this film falls on that continuum, and the power of individual empathy to drive social change.

About the Speaker:

Daron Larson is a mindfulness teacher and coach who helps people savor pleasant moments more and wrestle with the unpleasant ones less.

He’s known for sharing down-to-earth ways to be more present.

With over twenty-two years of practicing what he preaches, Daron encourages habits for responding more effectively to the constant demands on our attention.

His TEDx talk, Don't Try to Be Mindful, has been viewed over 600,000 times.

Questions? Contact Nikki Swift at info@ArtPoss https://mailto:info@ArtPossibleOhio.org ibleOhio.org or call 380.799(MAKE)

Image Description:

Poster for screening of YOU. SLEEP. STAY. on November 15, 2025 from 1:00-3:30PM. Join us for a FREE Screening and a discussion after the film! At the Columbus Museum of Art 480 E Broad St. Sponsored by Art Possible Ohio, Ohio Arts Council, GCAC, Harry C. Moores and The Columbus Foundation. In partnership with Columbus Museum of Art.

Contact the host of ReelAbilities Screening: YOU. SLEEP. STAY.