Deaf Cultural Celebration

Deaf Cultural Celebration

Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Lied Multipurpose Complex
Iowa School for the Deaf
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Arts Center
Iowa Western Community College (IWCC)
2700 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Registration

Register for this FREE event below.

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Schedule of Events

1 – 5 p.m.
LMC @ ISD		Presentations/Activities
showcasing filmmaking, acting and makeup/costuming with a Deaf lens! Presentations by Shoshannah Stern and Joseph Josselyn.
** All ages welcome. **
7 – 9 p.m.
Arts Center @ IWCC		Special screening of
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Q&A with Director
Shoshannah Stern
** Ages 14+ recommended for film. **

Featured Guests:

Shoshannah Stern – director of Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore. 

Shoshannah will be presenting about her experiences as an actress, producer and director.

Joseph Josselyn
Three Decades of Deaf Filmmaking

Please contact carly.hiser@iaedb.org with any questions.