LOS ANGELES, CA (April 15, 2025) – Slamdance, a year-round organization by filmmakers for filmmakers, announced today the lineup and dates for Slamdance Unstoppable: On The Road. Programmed exclusively by artists with visible and non-visable disabilities, the tour will expand the Slamdance Unstoppable programming into arthouse theaters across the U.S. – championing underrepresented voices and fostering accessibility and representation to new audiences across the country.

“Slamdance Unstoppable: On The Road is a true rockstar moment for our filmmakers. Having our films travel from state to state, screening at incredible art houses, feels like the Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Beyoncé tour rolled into one,” stated Unstoppable Co-Founder Juliet Romeo. “I’m thrilled to kick things off this summer in our old stomping grounds—Utah. It’s powerful to return to where it all began, especially now. In today’s political climate, continuing to push for accessibility and inclusion isn’t just meaningful—it’s a form of protest – and that spirit is exactly what Slamdance has always stood for.”

Launched in 2020, Slamdance Unstoppable is a showcase of films made by filmmakers with visible and non-visible disabilities and aims to eliminate the prejudices and gatekeeping that have historically kept disabled filmmakers from being represented in the entertainment industry. Slamdance Unstoppable: On The Road will bring the section’s vital programming to a national tour that aims to elevate disabled artists, connect with audiences, and expand opportunities for authentic storytelling in independent film.

The Slamdance Unstoppable: On The Road lineup was programmed from major festivals, including Slamdance, Sundance, ReelAbilities, Superfest, and Easterseals Disability Services. Each venue has curated a unique selection from the Slamdance Unstoppable programming, ranging from single-night screenings featuring a short and feature pairing to full three-day showcases. Slamdance has partnered with accessible venues for the tour and prioritized seeking venues that provide ASL interpretation, captions, audio descriptions, and other accommodations. The tour will also feature in-person Q&As with local filmmakers and discussions at key locations. Slamdance will be providing travel and accommodation for filmmakers to be able to attend the events in person.

Additional partners of the tour include the Salt Lake Film Society (SLFS), SIFF Cinemas, and Milwaukee Film among others. Each has a long history of supporting independent and cultural cinema, making them ideal collaborators for Unstoppable: On the Road. In support of the filmmakers, the tour will follow a 50/50 box office split, with 40% of ticket sales going directly to the filmmakers and 10% covering tour costs.

“Slamdance’s innovative new tour Unstoppable: On the Road will link arthouse audiences nationwide with disabled filmmakers, creating a platform for these unrepresented voices like never before. Given Utah’s rich history with Slamdance, it only seemed right that Salt Lake Film Society would be the first stop on the Unstoppable tour,” stated Tori Baker, CEO of Salt Lake City Film Society.

A full list of confirmed tour stops/ venues, dates, and programming can be found below.

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Photo by Emil Ravelo  / @emilravelo

West Coast

• Salt Lake City, UT – Salt Lake Film Society • June 10-12
• Santa Ana, CA – Frida Cinema • June 19
• Seattle, WA – SIFF Cinemas • July 6

Midwest

• Chicago, IL – Music Box Theatre • July 8
• Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Film • July 19-20

East Coast

• Manhattan, NY – JCC • July 29
• Miami, FL – O-Cinema • August 1-3

Producers of Disposable Humanity: David T. Mitchell, Nic Novicki, and Steve Way
Photo by Julia Muniz  / @sharelove.art

My Own Normal (2024) – Slamdance
Director: Alexander Freeman
A deeply personal story following filmmaker Alexander Freeman, who has cerebral palsy, as he navigates love, parenthood, and independence.

Disposable Humanity (2024) – Slamdance – 2025 Unstoppable Feature Audience Award
Director: Cameron S. Mitchell
An investigative documentary exploring the hidden history of the Nazi Aktion T4 program and its devastating impact on disabled people.

Thunder Rolls: The World of Blind Baseball (2023) – Superfest – Jury’s Choice Award
Director: Susanne Schwibs
Narrated by Jesse Eisenberg, this film follows the Indy Thunder Beep Baseball team as they strive for a championship in a sport designed for blind and visually impaired players.

Loud Love (2024) – ReelAbilities
Director: Bing Wang
A deaf gay couple fights prejudice and navigates the challenges of parenthood while raising their hearing children through international surrogacy.

Complicated (2025) – Slamdance
Director: Andrew Abrahams
An investigative documentary about young people with Ehler’s-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), exploring medical neglect, misdiagnosis, and the battle for recognition.

Racewalkers (2025) – Slamdance
Director: Phil Moniz, Kevin Claydon
Will could never compete in the sport he’s always loved: racewalking. While struggling to find respect as a coach, Will’s fortunes change when he spots a burnout pitcher with the most impeccable racewalking stride he’s ever seen. Together, Will and Matt team up, face the challenges of a sport that doesn’t want them, and to try to take down the best walker in the country.

Audio Description (2024) – Slamdance + Easterseals
Director: Luke J. Salewski
A visually impaired man’s life takes an unexpected turn after making a wish on his birthday

Iron Lung (2024) – Slamdance 2025
Director: Andrew Reid
A polio survivor trapped in an iron lung faces a life-or-death struggle when a storm cuts off her power.

POSSUM (2024) – Slamdance + Other Festivals
Director: Daisy Rosato
A provocative short about an artist struggling with guilt after an impulsive act of violence against a possum.

Call the ADA (2024) – Easterseals
Director: Nicholas Paul Ybarra
Two federal agents investigating disability-related crimes uncover a shocking truth.

Working Differently (2023) – ReelAbilities
Director: Hannah Currie
A documentary showcasing the need for greater accessibility and inclusion within the film and television industry.

Take Me Home (2023) – Sundance, SXSW, + Desertscape
Director: Liz Sargent
Two estranged sisters—one cognitively disabled—must learn to communicate after their mother’s death.

View From the Floor (2024) – Sundance 2025
Directors: Megan Griffiths, Mindie Lind
A singer without legs confronts inspiration porn and ableism while pursuing a life on stage.