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Cory Reeder's new short Smash or Pass will have its worldwide debut at Slamdance 2024 on January 19th. 

Reeder wrote Smash or Pass to laugh at the YUCK of modern dating. While so many narrative films showcasing disability are dramatic or depressing, The five minute short ends on a high note. There is so much more to life! The PWD (people with disabilities) he knows are fun, smart, creative, and sexy; they party, fall in love, break up, and hate Mondays just like everyone else. Smash or Pass, universally focuses on dating while showing we all can all be inclusive and learn from our mistakes.

After his divorce, Reeder began app dating for the first time. He was confounded by how curated, disingenuous, and awkward it was. Every woman he connected with had horror stories about men they had met through apps. With his years of advocacy experience, he imagined how much more difficult it must be for a woman with disabilities to date this way. Then, a friend introduced him to the concept of disability devotees, inspiring Reeder to make the film.

The film will screen during Slamdance on:

 *  Fri, Jan 19th, 8:45 PM @ Slamdance HQ @ The Yarrow - Theater B   
  * Mon, Jan 22nd, 6:30 PM @ The Student Union Theater @ University of Utah