DC Caribbean Filmfest and International Disability Film Festival at AFI Silver

Two film festivals kick off this week at the AFI Silver Theatre. The 10th annual DC Caribbean Filmfest, which runs Friday through Sunday, celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month. Movies include "On the Verge of a Fever," John L'Ecuyer's 2004 film about a Haitian teenager who gets caught up in political intrigue and hides out in a brothel (Friday at 7 p.m.). The International Disability Film Festival begins Monday with "See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary," which covers a year in the lives of deaf comics and singers (7 and 9:30 p.m.). A discussion with director Hilari Scarl follows. The festival runs through June 11 and is part of the International VSA Festival.

See Web site for complete schedules. AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. 301-495-6720. http://www.afi.com/silver. Caribbean Filmfest: $10, seniors $9. Disability Film Festival: Free; tickets available at the theater the day of each show starting at 1:30 p.m.