ReelAbilities New Jersey: Okthanksbye and How to Build a Life

Thursday, April 03, 2025 @ 10:00am

North Ave Academic Building (NAAB)
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

 How to Build a Life 

Director: Matthew Reese

English | United Kingdom

10 min | Documentary

Louis, a young man with Asperger’s, talks candidly to his older brother about a decade-long struggle with bullying that nearly ended his life. He finds an outlet for his creativity and healing with Legos and his loyal dog.

Okthanksbye 

Director: Nicole Van Kilsdonk

Dutch, Dutch Sign Language, French | Netherlands

92 min | Narrative

Classmates at a boarding school for the deaf, shy Jamie and bold Imane, set off on an unexpected road trip to Paris. When things do not go as planned, the trip takes an adventurous turn, and Jamie must come out of her shell.

Please note: The auditorium will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the above screening start times. Please plan your arrival and departure times accordingly.

North Avenue Academic Center [NAAB]

Located at the corner of 1000 Morris Ave. and North Ave. in Union, NJ 07083.