The Power of 504 (1997)
In Spring, 1977, disabled individuals across the nation demonstrated to demand the implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The nationwide rallys evolved into sit-in demonstrations with over 100 protestors occupying the Federal Building in San Francisco for 26 days in conjuction with sit-ins in other major metropolitan areas, particularly in Washington D.C. Disabled demonstrators demanded that regulations implementing civil rights for disabled Americans which had been delayed for over 4 years, be implimented immediately.
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: June 1, 1997
Cast
- Kitty Cone - Narrator
- Judith Heumann
- Joseph Califano
Music: Dan Veltri
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Power of 504 about?
- In Spring, 1977, disabled individuals across the nation demonstrated to demand the implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The nationwide rallys evolved into sit-in demonstrations with over 100 protestors occupying the Federal Building in San Francisco for 26 days in conjuction with sit-ins in other major metropolitan areas, particularly in Washington D.C. Disabled demonstrators demanded that regulations implementing civil rights for disabled Americans which had been delayed for over 4 years, be implimented immediately.
- Who stars in The Power of 504?
- The Power of 504 stars Kitty Cone, Judith Heumann, Joseph Califano.
- How long is The Power of 504?
- The Power of 504 has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).