Documentary

Pennhurst

2019
They've waited a long time to tell their story
Trailer
Segregation, abandonment, and the meaning of home are discussed by the people that lived in, worked at, and crusaded for one of the largest and oldest Intellectual and Developmental Disability Institutions in the United States. The facility, in its closing, challenged society's perception of those with intellectual disabilities and ultimately fought for better rights.
Release Date
2019-03-26
Status
Released
Original Title
Pennhurst
Runtime
1h 22m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Radioaktive Film, Steel Eye Films
Overview
Segregation, abandonment, and the meaning of home are discussed by the people that lived in, worked at, and crusaded for one of the largest and oldest Intellectual and Developmental Disability Institutions in the United States. The facility, in its closing, challenged society's perception of those with intellectual disabilities and ultimately fought for better rights.
Comments
The comment field is only for members. Login, Register