BREAK THE MOLD: THE ZACH BATES STORY
6 p.m. April 24

Presented by Community School, a Division of Holy Angels

Join the Community School for a special screening during Autism Awareness Month! The film will be followed by a community discussion led by educators and advocates from Community School, offering insights into neurodiversity, perseverance, and how storytelling can create understanding and inclusion.

Nineteen-year-old Zach Bates told his mother at graduation that he wanted to run a 100-mile ultramarathon before his 20th birthday. Surprised, she reminded him that his farthest cross-country race had only been 5k. Undeterred, he continued to speak his mind and vision to run a 100-mile race before he turned 20. Seeing his determination and knowing her son's unique ability to deeply focus- due to autism- she decided to let him chase his dream. ​​Follow the journey as Zach trains and prepares to run his first 100-mile ultramarathon at the Coldwater Rumble in Goodyear, AZ. Documentary, 2023, 1 hr. 1 min., NR.

Activities for all!

To make the evening accessible to more families, free activities for children will be available during the screening with supervision from Community School staff and RFC Education staff. While you enjoy the film and discussion in Theater 1, animated musical comedy Sing will be on the big screen in Theater 2. Anyone who is not comfortable with the theater setting can head up to RFC’s Event Space for games, activities, and snacks.

The Break the Mold screening will be held in Theater 1, RFC’s 124-seat capacity theater, followed by a panel discussion. The Sing screening will take place in Theater 2, RFC’s 45-seat capacity theater with Community School staff.