Independent Lens Episode 13.03 Lives Worth Living

Independent Lens Episode 13.03 Lives Worth Living

Episode Premiere

October 27, 2011

Genre

Documentary

Production Company

ITVS

Official Site

http://pbs.org/show/independent-lens

Information

Episode Premiere

October 27, 2011

Genre

Documentary

Period

1999 -

Production Co

ITVS

Distributor

PBS

Official Site

http://pbs.org/show/independent-lens

Cast and Crew

Main Cast

Stanley Tucci

Synopsis

"Lives Worth Living" tells the story of the disability rights movement in America, which began after WWII when disabled veterans returned home; and culminated in 1990 with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The documentary includes remarks from the movement's pioneers, including Fred Fay (1940-2011) and Judi Chamberlin (1944-2010); former congressman Tony Coelho; and Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa).

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