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The premiere of the potentially Oscar-winning movie "Shine" will be shown to benefit American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT) of Memphis at Cinema Showcase 12, Feb. 13. "Shine" tells the life story of Australian pianist David Helfgott who spent 12 years in a state-run mental institution because "no one's ever mad enough to attempt Rachmaninoff," explains the movie.
ADAPT of Memphis is A grassroots organization of people with disabilities who work to end the bias of institutionalization as a way to deal with disability in the United States. ADAPT supports legislation, the Community Attendant Services Act (CASA), that the 105th Congress will face this term. CASA will give Americans choices in long-term care by redirecting current funds.
"Shine," directed by Scott Hicks, features Geoffrey Rush as David Helfgott. Joining Rush in "Shine" is an ensemble cast that includes Armin Mueller-Stahl (Avalon, The Music Box), Noah Taylor (Flirting, The Year My Voice Broke), Oscar-nominee Lynn Redgrave, and Academy Award winner Sir John Gielgud. The film was produced by Jane Scott from a screenplay by Jan Sardi.
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