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NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE! Producer and Director David Grabias will be here in person to introduce the film and host a Q&A afterwards with an amazing panel of guests!

YOU.SLEEP.STAY. invites audiences into the world of Fred, a deaf, intellectually and developmentally disabled elder who has spent over 70 years at a state institution set for closure in Polk, PA. As he prepares to leave the only home he has known since he was a young child, the film immerses viewers in the rhythms of his daily life—his experience of time, his connections with others, and the unique ways he navigates language and community. More than just an observational portrait, YOU.SLEEP.STAY. offers a deeply felt exploration of what it means to belong, to care, and to bear witness. Through a rich cinematic approach that prioritizes presence and empathy, the film challenges audiences to reflect on the ways we build institutions, forge family bonds, and show up for our communities.

Special guests: David Grabias, director/producer
MJ Shahen, co-producer, film subject & ASL coordinator and instructor at Community College of Allegheny County
Aaron Noschese, Advocate for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access, John Ashbaugh, film subject and brother of Fred, the protagonist.

Directed by David Grabias

2025 | USA | English language and New Zealand Sign Language | DCP

Online sales end 15 minutes prior to showtime. Please visit the Harris Theater box office after this time to purchase tickets.

Concessions

Concessions are available for all screenings and the Harris Theater is now BYOB. Guests who bring alcoholic beverages must be 21 years or older and provide valid photo ID upon request, a $5 charge will be issued per guest.